A company spokesperson said they paused the campaign in order to give organizers time to plan the distribution of fundsConfusion swirled Tuesday over conflicting reports that GoFundMe had frozen a multi-million dollar fundraiser for a massive transport truck protest convoy. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Try refreshing your browser, or GoFundMe causes confusion over freezing multi-million dollar fundraiser for truck protesters Back to videoThe fundraiser, started Jan. 14 by Tamara Lich — an official from the western separatist Maverick Party — proved wildly successful, recording nearly 58,000 donors, with at least seven giving donations in excess of $10,000. The Canadian Press reported GoFundMe froze the fundraiser, with a company spokesperson explaining they halted the campaign until organizers could provide a plan on how funds will be disbursed. However, as of Tuesday afternoon, new donations continue to pour in, ranging from a few dollars to several hundred.

Source: National Post January 26, 2022 00:17 UTC