Mandy Moore, one of the thousands of people who lost their homes as catastrophic fires continue across Los Angeles, responds to critics who shamed her for making a post GoFundMe page To her in-laws whose house was also destroyed.
“Yesterday, my brother-in-law and sister-in-law Griff and Kate lost their home and everything they owned in the Eaton Fire,” Moore explained in the caption. “With the arrival of their first child in a matter of weeks, they need our support now more than ever. Griff is a touring musician and has also lost his entire arsenal of drums/percussions that he uses to make a living. It’s all a lot. Many have asked how we can help during this An unimaginably difficult time…please consider donating and sharing to help them rebuild.
She then responded to people pointing out that she should donate her own money to her in-laws, citing a Celebrity Net Worth statistic found online. “People ask if we’re helping our families or attributing an arbitrary amount of money that Google says isn’t helpful or compassionate,” Moore added. “Of course we are. Our friend Matt started this GoFundMe and I’m sharing it because people have asked how they can help. We’ve lost most of our lives in a fire too. Please F OFF. No one is forcing you to do anything.”
See her post here.
The campaign initially sought to raise $60,000 but has since raised $176,000 and counting.
Moore shared her personal experience amidst the fires over the past week. “I love you, Altadena,” she wrote on Wednesday (Jan. 8): Grateful that my family and pets got out last night before it was too late (and endless gratitude for the friends who hosted us and brought us clothes and blankets). Along with videos of your neighborhood, Engulfed in smoke and flames. “Honestly, I’m in shock and numb to everyone who has lost so much, including my family. My kids’ school is gone. Our favorite restaurants, flat. So many friends and loved ones have lost everything too. Our community is broken but we will be here to rebuild together. Send Love to all those affected and on the front lines trying to get this situation under control.”
I posted another A series of pictures The next day, this time of her property, much of which was destroyed. “We were able to park our cars and walk down our street to bear witness to all the loss. “Miraculously, the main part of our house is still standing,” she wrote. “For now. It’s not livable but it’s mostly intact.
“Everyone we know has lost everything,” Moore continued. Every house on our street has disappeared. domestic. My brother and sister-in-law – 6 weeks from welcoming their first child. Our best friends. A strange feeling of survivor’s guilt. We love this community and will do everything we can to help rebuild and support.
