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5 Tone-Deaf Celebrity Donation Appeals That Triggered Public Outrage

Here are 5 celebrity GoFundMe and donations scandals that left fans speechless.

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“Male Karen” Faces Karma After Harassing Dad For Helping Daughters In Women’s Restroom And Making Girl Cry

Tyler Brodsky, the dad on the receiving end of the irate customer’s outburst, shared footage of the tense interaction that unfolded at an Alabama gas station.

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Daveigh Chase's Manager Denies GoFundMe After Lilo And Stitch Actress Dies At 35

"I find it disgusting..."

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Harrowing Video Shows ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Actress Daveigh Chase Wasting Away On Skid Row Before Tragic Passing

“It’s incredibly sad. She brought so much joy to many of us in childhood, yet in her own last days she was struggling so much…”

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'Lilo & Stitch' and 'Spirited Away' Star Daveigh Chase's GoFundMe Faces Questions After Her Death

Family and a former manager of Daveigh Chase dispute a GoFundMe campaign's legitimacy, questioning the organiser's claims and urging fans to withhold donations until further verification.

International Business Times UK

'Justice for Jameson' Fund Hits Six Figures as Fury Grows Over LAPD Shooting of Family Dog

A GoFundMe campaign for a dog fatally shot by an LAPD officer during a Knicks celebration has raised over $100,000, highlighting public outrage and calls for police accountability.

International Business Times UK

Wichita Woman Was Scammed by a $2,000 Tree Service. Then, TikTok and a Mowing Service Came to her Rescue with GoFundMe: ‘Humanity is so Amazing’

Elderly people are oftentimes targeted by scammers, and the outcomes would usually be devastating. Debbie, an elderly lady from Wichita, has an unkempt yard. SB Mowing (@sbmowers) gave her a visit and cleaned her yard for free. When they heard about Debbie’s tragic experience, SB Mowing shared the story on…

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Rap star helps heartbroken NYC cab driver raise $25k after wild Knicks fans destroyed his car

The rapper helped organize a GoFundMe that quickly surpassed its fundraising target

The Independent UK

Champion Scottish boxer 'fighting for his life' after accident in Thailand

A CHAMPION Scottish boxer has been left “fighting for his life” after an accident in Thailand, with his family describing the scenario as…

The National (Scotland)

Florida teen fights for his life after contracting flesh-eating bacteria while swimming with siblings

A 17-year-old contracted a naturally occurring bacterial infection and is now facing potential amputation

The Independent UK

Adin Ross Hit by Viral Claim He Pledged $600K to Put Killer Karmelo Anthony in 'The Electric Chair'

A viral post falsely claims Adin Ross pledged $600,000 for Karmelo Anthony's execution. The clip used was unrelated, highlighting social media's role in spreading misinformation.

International Business Times UK

Oregon man discovers makeshift car tire structure on his property, with someone seemingly living in it. Then he launched a GoFundMe to clean up the mess

Authorities call it an ongoing problem in the city.

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Karmelo Anthony's $635K GiveSendGo Fundraiser Pulled After Murder Conviction — What Happens to the Money?

GiveSendGo closed a fundraiser for Karmelo Anthony after his murder conviction, citing policy against supporting convicted individuals. The campaign raised over $635,000 before its removal.

International Business Times UK

North Belfast Knife Attack Hero Reveals What Happened as GoFundMe Raises Thousands in Support

The west Belfast father intervened in a brutal knife attack that left a man seriously injured and is now being praised for helping save a life.

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The Independent UK

McDonald’s employee left in ‘excruciating’ pain with second-degree burns all over body after co-worker allegedly threw hot oil on him

A fundraiser for the injured McDonald’s manager has raised over $100,000 over the past two weeks

The Independent UK

AMC worker, 85, receives $146,000 from strangers for retirement after video of her cleaning theater goes viral

Mary Ellen Eron, 85, has been working at movie theaters for 45 years — but loves the work

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After Mom Ends Her Family’s Lives, People Spark Outrage By Trying To Defend Her

“Always excuses for women, you’d be burning the world down for justice if this was a man.”

Metal Hammer

"I am not ashamed to ask for help, as we desperately need it." The founder of one of the UK's greatest thrash metal bands has set up a Gofundme to help he and his family deal with some mounting debt

Evile's Ol Drake has helped keep true metal alive in the UK scene over the past two decades, and now he could do with some help

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The Independent UK

28-year-old dies from blood clots in her brain after being kicked in the head by crowd surfer at music festival

The freak accident led to the discovery of hidden clots in Danielle Uskiwich’s brain

The Independent UK

Son allegedly plotted to kill his mother — but only after a final stop at Dairy Queen

The 27-year-old told cops he had thought about killing his mother because she had been ‘mean to him’

The Independent UK

Army veteran dies after brutal beating outside of his ‘Trump-themed’ home in California, police say

The victim’s home was decked out with patriotic decorations, including dozens of American flags and posters of President Donald Trump

International Business Times UK

'Hell No': Why James Charles' Apology Is Rejected by Fired Spirit Airlines Worker He Publicly Called 'Lazy'

James Charles faced backlash after insulting a laid-off Spirit Airlines worker over her GoFundMe request but, despite issuing an apology, the ex-employee said 'hell no.'

The Guardian - UK

Record numbers of UK renters crowdfunding to cover bills

Rent donations on GoFundMe up 60% since 2022, with 100,000 donors helping people keep a roof over their heads

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James Charles’ Scandal Over Spirit Airlines’ Worker Being Laid Off Reaches New Heights As Humiliated Woman Rejects His Apology

“I genuinely don't get how people can be this out of touch and self-centered.”

International Business Times UK

Spirit Airlines Worker Rejects James Charles Apology After Viral Row Over Financial Support Following Her Layoff

A former Spirit Airlines worker rejects James Charles' apology after a viral dispute over her GoFundMe and layoff, sparking debate on public vs private apologies.

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