Curt Schilling Facing Social Media Criticism For Collecting Harvey Relief Donations
BOSTON (AP/CBS) — Former Phillies pitcher Curt Schilling's plan to collect supplies and cash to bring to Hurricane Harvey victims is drawing criticism on social media from people who say donations should only go to legitimate charities.
100% of every dollar I get is going DIRECTLY into the hands of victims. I'd prefer food and water but will be taking whatever is given https://t.co/3cWr1fyYi2
— Curt Schilling (@gehrig38) August 30, 2017
Schilling said on Twitter he will personally drive donations to Texas on Friday and put them "directly" into the hands of victims.
Has to arrive BEFORE Friday at noon. I am taking ALL cash directly to victims, personally HANDING it to them to guarantee they get it https://t.co/KZw8LYqwMR
— Curt Schilling (@gehrig38) August 30, 2017
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He set up a trailer in the parking lot of a Massachusetts supermarket to collect donations and asked people to give cash through PayPal.
In response to critics saying donors should only support verified charities, Schilling tweeted: "No need to donate if you don't trust where the money is going."
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Bob Ottenhoff, president and CEO of the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, says it's best to "support organizations already on the ground and that have the expertise."
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