“Six years ago I started producing events which would raise money and awareness for Pit Bull-type dog nonprofits,” says Corry. These events, called Stand Up For Pits, grew in size and support over the years and now include an eight-city tour across the US, the most recent of which began in New York City on May 1. The events include performances by comedians, with past performers including Adam Sandler, Rosie O’ Donnell, David Spade, and Whitney Cummings, along with silent auctions and donation drive merchandise for sale. Until recently, her “velvet hippo,” as she affectionately referred to Angel, remained right there by her side along the way. However on April 2, Angel succumbed to cancer, but her legacy lives on.
