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Canadian mother receives fraction of C$19,000 raised after injury; family member charged
An Ontario mother of ten who sustained injuries while helping stranded motorists received only C$6,300 from a C$19,000 GoFundMe campaign, prompting fraud charges against a family member and raising questions about crowdfunding safeguards.
LSN India ·
Maryanne Mullett, a mother of ten from Ontario, Canada, suffered injuries in January 2026 while assisting drivers stranded in difficult conditions. A GoFundMe campaign established to support her recovery and family expenses during her medical treatment raised approximately C$19,000 from donors.
However, Mullett received only C$6,300 of the funds collected, creating a significant shortfall in the financial assistance she was promised. The discrepancy between the amount raised and the sum delivered to the injured woman has prompted an investigation, with a family member now facing fraud charges in connection with the missing funds.
The incident has highlighted vulnerabilities in crowdfunding platforms and the handling of charitable donations. Mullett has since initiated a new fundraising campaign to bridge the financial gap left by the earlier effort.
The case underscores growing concerns about accountability and transparency in online fundraising, particularly when family members are involved in managing collected funds. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the missing C$12,700.