A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to provide financial support for Sandra Toffoloni, the younger sister of the late Nancy Benoit, known to fans as Woman. The appeal has quickly drawn attention from across the wrestling world, with many recognising Toffoloni’s long-standing commitment to honouring her sister’s memory and her ongoing work within the community. While the fundraiser notes that assistance is needed for personal and medical reasons, it also highlights how deeply valued she is by those who have followed her story over the years.
Toffoloni, who previously worked within the insurance industry, has spent the past several years acting as the primary voice for her sister’s legacy. This work is entirely unpaid, yet she has remained dedicated to ensuring Nancy’s contributions to wrestling are remembered with respect. The crowdfunding effort now offers supporters a way to help during a difficult period.
Nancy Benoit’s impact on the wrestling industry remains profound. As Woman, she became one of the most recognisable personalities of the ECW and WCW eras, lending her presence to major acts including The Four Horsemen and Doom. Her sharp on-screen charisma and creativity helped shape the role of managers for years to come. Her life, and that of her young son Daniel, ended in heartbreaking circumstances in 2007 when she and Daniel were killed in the murder-suicide involving her husband, Chris Benoit.
In the years that followed, Sandra Toffoloni emerged as a central figure in preserving Nancy’s memory. She has openly spoken about the family’s experience, describing her mission to protect her sister’s story from being overshadowed by tragedy. “My goal has always been to keep Nancy alive in people’s hearts,” she has explained in previous interviews, speaking candidly about the emotional weight of revisiting those events.
Toffoloni has also been vocal in advocating for better awareness around head injuries in wrestling, drawing attention to the severe Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) discovered in Chris Benoit’s brain. Her efforts have extended to correcting misinformation, firmly disputing false claims about her nephew Daniel’s health. She has appeared in major documentaries, including Vice TV’s Dark Side of the Ring, offering detailed insight into the lasting impact the tragedy had on her family.
Supporters can contribute to the GoFundMe to assist Toffoloni as she continues carrying the responsibility of protecting her sister’s legacy.