Alyssa Milanoresponded to criticism after posting a fundraiser for her son’s baseball team onX (formerly known as Twitter).
On Jan. 25, theCharmedactress, 51, first shared a post on X, asking for fans to help raise money for her son Milo Thomas’ baseball team’s group trip to New York from California.
The actress responded to the criticism in a ThursdayInstagrampost, sharing screenshots of Milo responding to a user who directly commented on one of his Instagram posts.
“Every parent raises money for their child’s sports teams and many of them do so through GoFundMe. I am no different,” Milano’s caption began. “As much as I’d love to pay for the entire team and their families for travel, transportation, hotel, food and beverage, uniforms, trading pins and all the things teams do for this kind of trip—I can not afford to do so. Maybe someday.”
Alyssa Milano shared screenshots of her son’s response to a troll on Instagram.alyssa milano/ Instagram
alyssa milano/ Instagram
“Also, if I did pay for everyone—my trolls would find something else to be hurtful about. Regardless of how you feel about me, going on to my hardworking 12 year old son’s Instagram page and leaving these kinds of messages is so horrid,” the actress continued. “Leave the kids alone. Let them play baseball.”
“If you are against donating—don’t donate. If you’d like to donate to help the team’s families — we appreciate it—the link is in his bio,” concluded Milano.
Alyssa Milano/ Instagram
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After Milo received another comment from the account, he told the user, “Please get off my page. I’m only 12.”
In the original X post, Milano wrote, “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.” She included a link to theGoFundMe pageshe and her husband, David Bugliari, created.
Alyssa Milano with her children, Elizabella and Milo, and husband David Bugliari.Alyssa Milano/Instagram
Alyssa Milano/Instagram
After Milano shared the link, her name quickly became a trending topic on X.
“Alyssa Milano running a GoFundMe to send her kid somewhere is kinda wild," one user wrote. Another posted, “Alyssa Milano asking for donations? Shouldn’t she be able to fund the whole thing?”
Alyssa Milano’s son’s baseball team gofundme.Alyssa Milano/ X
Alyssa Milano/ X
A few users shared their support for Milano’s efforts.
Just donated some cash to Alyssa Milano’s son…why, because F— Off that’s why,” posted one user. Another responded to Milano’s initial post, writing, “This is awesome. You’ve done so much for so many. 🫶🏼.”
Representatives for Milano did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
source: people.com
