Alyssa Milano Responds to Backlash Over Son’s Baseball Group Fundraiser – Hollywood Life

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Alyssa Milano, 51, took to Twitter to reply to the backlash she acquired after asking for donations for a visit for her 12-year-old son Milo‘s baseball group, The Birds. After many critics steered she pay the funds herself, she revealed she has beforehand paid for a lot of different prices having to do with the group.

“I’m getting media inquiries about whether or not I’ve financially contributed to my son’s baseball group. I’ve paid for uniforms for the whole group and coaches, thrown bday events and sponsor any child who can’t afford month-to-month dues,” she wrote in a tweet on Friday.

I’m getting media inquiries about whether or not I’ve financially contributed to my son’s baseball group.

I’ve paid for uniforms for the whole group and coaches, thrown bday events and sponsor any child who can’t afford month-to-month dues.

The children additionally do fundraising themselves—automobile washes,…

— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) January 26, 2024

“The children additionally do fundraising themselves—automobile washes, film nights, and lots of different enjoyable issues!” she continued. “Thanks to all who’ve contributed to the gofundme! You’ve made issues simpler for these boys and their households.”

Alyssa’s newest message in regards to the fundraiser comes simply someday after she initially requested her followers to assist elevate $10,000 via a GoFundMe web page. She revealed the funds could be used to fund the group’s journey to “Cooperstown” and expressed appreciation for the assistance. “My son’s baseball group is elevating cash for his or her Cooperstown journey. Any quantity could be so tremendously appreciated. You possibly can learn extra in regards to the group and make a donation right here,” she wrote together with the hyperlink to the fundraiser web page.

My son’s baseball group is elevating cash for his or her Cooperstown journey. Any quantity could be so tremendously appreciated. You possibly can learn extra in regards to the group and make a donation right here:https://t.co/PMV9aEFnou

— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) January 25, 2024

As soon as the put up went public, many Twitter customers didn’t hesitate to categorical their opinions about Alyssa’s request. “I’m not quoting that tweet however what @Alyssa_Milano did is past disgusting,” one individual tweeted. “There are actually folks struggling to purchase groceries proper now. Your entitled ass must be sending folks cash as an alternative of begging on your son’s baseball group on SM. Sickening.”

“Think about being a millionaire, a number of occasions over, and anticipating full strangers that will help you help your baby. #alyssamilano #Pathetic,” one other wrote.

Regardless of the unfavorable suggestions, the group raised over $10,000 for his or her journey and Alyssa went on to repost a number of different tweets from varied baseball groups throughout the nation asking to assist funds for his or her group’s wants. A few of them included the Riverview Gardens Rams and the South Texas Black Sox.