The former 'Project Runway All Stars' host brags about her contributions to her son's baseball team after receiving criticisms for encouraging others to donate despite being a multimillionaire.
- Jan 27, 2024
AceShowbiz - Alyssa Milano has spoken up on criticisms over a fundraiser. The actress portraying Coralee Armstrong on "Insatiable" gave her response after being criticized for sharing a GoFundMe for her son's baseball trip despite being a multimillionaire.
Making use of X, formerly known as Twitter, the 51-year-old tweeted on Friday, January 26, "I'm getting media inquiries about whether I have financially contributed to my son's baseball team. I've paid for uniforms for the entire team and coaches, thrown bday parties and sponsor any kid who can't afford monthly dues."
Alyssa went on to explain, "The kids also do fundraising themselves, car washes, movie nights, and many other fun things!" Despite receiving negative comments from many, she still voiced her appreciation to those who have donated by writing, "Thank you to all who have contributed to the gofundme! You've made things easier for these boys and their families."
The tweet came shortly after the former "Project Runway All Stars" host encouraged social media users to help her son's baseball team by donating for their trip. On Thursday, January 25, she shared a link to a "BIRDS 12U Travel Fund" GoFundMe page on the same social media platform.
Along with the link, Alyssa wrote in the tweet, "My son's baseball team is raising money for their Cooperstown trip. Any amount would be so greatly appreciated. You can read more about the team and make a donation here."
Meanwhile, a description on the page read in part, "We hope you will make a donation to keep our team competitive. Your donation will go to travel costs, uniforms, and dues for families. We also might use your donations for pins or novelty items to make our tournaments memorable experiences beyond the field."
After sharing the fundraiser, Alyssa quickly received unpleasant responses from X users. One in particular bluntly stated, "Rich people asking poors to donate. Embarrassing. Have some respect. Horrible look." Another penned, "You're so tone deaf. You have millions of dollars and you're asking other people less fortunate than you to pay for your son's Team trip. You're ridiculous."
