A GoFundMe for his brother's funeral raised thousands. But he had to fight to get the funds | CBC News
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Allan Oliver faced unexpected challenges after his brother Aidan's sudden death at 23. A GoFundMe raised over $15,000, helping cover funeral costs. However, anxiety arose when Oliver discovered that the organizer had only distributed $7,000 and had gambled away the remaining funds. After months of community pressure, the funds were ultimately returned. Oliver is now advocating for policy changes at GoFundMe to ensure more secure fund handling, emphasizing the need for accountability in community support initiatives.
I was giving the organizer the benefit of the doubt,
Through this fundraiser, there were hundreds of people helping us through it,
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