LILPULLMAN charity event raises funds for Mystic Force Foundation

LILPULLMAN founder Chase Pordes turned a childhood friendship into a weekend charity event for Mystic Force Foundation, honoring his late best friend, Salvatore Vanni. The October 2026 livestream campaign benefited children battling cancer and drew thousands of viewers across Whatnot.

Why it matters: - The fundraiser connects a personal loss to direct support for children battling cancer. - Mystic Force Foundation uses donations for research, family support and free programs for South Florida families facing a childhood cancer diagnosis. - The event also shows how livestream commerce can mobilize a large collector community around a cause.

What happened: - LILPULLMAN held a weekend-long charity event called “Lilpullhouse” in October 2026 during Whatnot’s virtual card show. - Every purchase during the event went to Mystic Force Foundation. - Chase Pordes presented the foundation with a check in honor of Salvatore Vanni. - Thousands of people watched the show throughout the weekend. - Pordes kept the final check amount secret from the foundation.

The details: - Chase Pordes was best friends with Salvatore Vanni growing up. - Pordes helped Vanni through cancer treatments and visited him in several hospitals across the country. - Salvatore Vanni died in 2011, one month before his 8th birthday. - Silvia Vanni, Salvatore’s mother and Mystic Force Foundation co-founder, said the tribute was deeply meaningful because Pordes understood firsthand what children with cancer and their families go through. - Pordes said, “Sal was like my brother. Doing this in his name, with his mom by my side, is the most meaningful thing I've done with this company.” - LILPULLMAN was founded in November 2020, when Pordes was 17. - The company opens boxes and cases of sports cards and trading cards live on stream so collectors can watch and participate in real time. - LILPULLMAN is based in Miami, employs more than 85 people and runs shows on Whatnot, eBay Live, TikTok Live and Fanatics Live. - The company streams live seven days a week across four major platforms. - Mystic Force Foundation was founded in 2008 by Dr. Steven and Silvia Vanni in honor of Salvatore Vanni. - The nonprofit supports children and families throughout South Florida with hospital programs, birthday and holiday celebrations, family events, emergency financial assistance, Dream Wishes, advocacy and its Heroes Hangout facility. - Heroes Hangout is described as South Florida’s only dedicated childhood cancer haven and is free to families.

Between the lines: - The fundraiser turns a childhood friendship into a public act of remembrance. - The event also gives LILPULLMAN a community-driven philanthropic angle that fits its live-stream format. - Holding the fundraiser during a major virtual card show helped place the cause in front of a large, engaged audience.

What's next: - Press was invited to a check presentation on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 4 p.m. at Mystic Force Foundation’s Heroes Hangout in North Miami Beach. - Chase Pordes can provide more details about the check amount if requested. - Mystic Force Foundation is expected to use the funds to support its cancer research and family assistance programs. - The foundation continues its work from Heroes Hangout at 1960 NE 164th Street in North Miami Beach.

The bottom line: - A childhood bond between Chase Pordes and Salvatore Vanni became a fundraiser that channels attention, money and community support to families facing childhood cancer.