Gaza Skate Team shared an update with supporters saying their fundraising page hosted on GoFundMe was taken down and all donations were returned to the people who sent them.
The team said no reason was provided for the removal, and they mentioned that similar situations have recently affected other humanitarian fundraising efforts connected to Gaza.
In their message, the team made it known that they are not stepping away from their efforts.
They said they will set up a new fundraising page right away and will share the new link as soon as it becomes available.
They also asked supporters not to send any money to the old page since it is no longer active.
The crew expressed gratitude to everyone who had already donated or shown support.
They said the support they received means a lot to them and to the children they are working to assist in Gaza.
They also stressed that the donations are not forgotten and that the intention behind every contribution is still valued deeply.
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For those who want to continue supporting right away, the team mentioned that direct PayPal donations are available through private message.
They encouraged supporters to wait for official updates before using any links that may appear elsewhere.
The situation has left many supporters looking for answers, especially since the campaign was removed without any explanation shared publicly.
Even so, the Gaza Skate Team stated they will continue organizing and will return with a new fundraising setup soon.
Gaza Skate Team Posted:
"🔴 Important Notice to Our Dear Supporters
Unfortunately, GoFundMe has closed our campaign and refunded all donations to their senders, without providing a clear reason. This has happened recently to several humanitarian campaigns for Gaza.
We have not stopped, and we will not stop.
We will create a new campaign immediately and will inform you of the link as soon as it is launched.We thank everyone who stood with us and donated.
Your donation was not lost; it remains a debt in the hearts of Gaza’s children, no matter what.🚨 Please do not send any money to the old campaign.
📢 Stay tuned for the new link.For those who want to support us immediately, you can donate via PayPal (message us directly).
Thank you for your understanding and for standing with us.
With your support, we will come back stronger."