LOS ANGELES – Actress Alyssa Milano is saying thank you to everyone who donated to her son’s baseball team, helping them reach their fundraising goal just a day after she received backlash on social media for asking fans for their monetary support.
“Thank you to everyone who donated. Milo’s team’s #gofundme has reached their goal for #Cooperstown. I so appreciate your donations in the midst of the vitriol,” she posted on X, formerly known as Twitter.
According to the GoFundMe page, more than 300 donations were made, with the team raising $11,290 of its $10,000 goal.
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Milano defended her decision to ask for donations, sharing she has financially contributed to the 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,” she …