Actress and activist Alyssa Milano said on Thursday that she had to ask strangers for money to support her son’s travel baseball team. The former “Who’s the Boss?” contestant was the target of criticism last week after promoting an impending team trip on a GoFundMe page. Critics said that the actress and her husband, talent agent David Bugliari, could afford the entire trip.
In Thursday’s Instagram post, Milano addressed the backlash. Many parents use GoFundMe to collect money for their children’s sports teams, but every parent does it. This is me, too,” she said as a caption.
Despite my best intentions, I just do not have the funds to cover the cost of the entire team’s and their families’ transportation, lodging, meals, drinks, uniforms, trade pins, and any other expenses associated with a trip of this nature. Eventually, perhaps.
The post itself was an image of a comment taken from her son’s Instagram account, where a user criticized Milano’s fundraising campaign, describing it as “incredibly absurd and self-centered of her.” Her son is twelve years old. Consult your mother.
“You do understand that I’m only twelve years old and that I adore my mom,” Milano Bugliari’s kid replyd. When it comes to humans, my mom is unrivaled. She goes out of her way to help everyone.
No matter your feelings towards me, it is absolutely disgusting that you went to my diligent 12-year-old son’s Instagram profile and left such nasty comments. “Please, just ignore the children,” Milano wrote in her message. Do not donate if you are opposed to doing so. We would greatly appreciate it if you could make a donation to assist the families of the players.
Additionally, Milano stated that “My trolls would find something else to be hurtful about” regardless of whether she paid for the trip or not. “I empathize with you famous people. A supportive Instagram user asked, “Why do people feel entitled to your money?” in reference to Milano).
The importance of instilling values like perseverance and accountability in one’s children cannot be overstated, according to another user. Furthermore, if she were to foot the bill for everything, critics would accuse her of smothering her kid and preventing him from developing his independence.
The mother-son fundraising duo often host “car washes, movie nights, and many other fun things!” according to Milano, who revealed this last week on X.
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.
The kids also do fundraising themselves—car washes,…
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) January 26, 2024
After the GoFundMe campaign raised more than $10,000, Milano thanked those who had contributed by writing, “You’ve made things easier for these boys and their families.”
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