Mia O’Brien’s mother has spoken out against critics while initiating a new fundraising effort, revealing her daughter’s life imprisonment in a well-known Dubai prison. Initially, Danielle McKenna created a GoFundMe page that was removed, but she has now launched a fresh campaign to raise funds for visiting her daughter in the UAE. Mia, a resident of Huyton, Merseyside, was reportedly arrested with 50g of cocaine and subsequently sentenced to 25 years in prison following a brief court hearing. According to her mother, Mia was incarcerated after authorities allegedly discovered £2,500 worth of the illicit substance inside a Dubai apartment.
In response to the removal of the original GoFundMe page due to policy violations, Danielle established a new fundraiser on the GiveSendGo platform. She later resorted to sharing her banking details on Facebook for direct donations. Expressing frustration with GoFundMe’s policies, she emphasized the benefits of direct contributions, ensuring that all funds would be utilized without any platform deductions.
In a departure from her previous efforts, the mother launched a fresh fundraising campaign on GiveSendGo named the “Mia Rose Fund.” Describing the emotional strain of not seeing her daughter since the October arrest, Danielle appealed for assistance in covering travel expenses to Dubai and other potential costs. She emphasized the significance of even small donations in aiding their cause.
Sharing the link to the new fundraiser on Facebook, the distressed mother addressed detractors and critics, asserting her unwavering support for her daughter and urging them to refrain from negative comments. In a heartfelt message, she highlighted her commitment to fighting for her children and expressed gratitude for the support received amid challenging circumstances.
On the initial GoFundMe page, the mother detailed Mia’s situation, lamenting her daughter’s life sentence and emphasizing Mia’s lack of prior criminal behavior. Describing Mia as a young woman pursuing a law degree, Danielle attributed her daughter’s predicament to misguided associations and a regrettable lapse in judgment.
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