UPDATE: GoFundMe Statement on the Freedom Convoy 2022 Fundraiser
- GoFundMe supports peaceful protests and we believe that was the intention of the Freedom Convoy 2022 fundraiser when it was first created.
- We now have evidence from law enforcement that the previously peaceful demonstration has become an occupation, with police reports of violence and other unlawful activity.
Organizers provided a clear distribution plan for the initial $1M that was released earlier this week and confirmed funds would be used only for participants who traveled to Ottawa to participate in a peaceful protest. Given how this situation has evolved, no further funds will be directly distributed to the Freedom Convoy organizers — we will work with organizers to send all remaining funds to credible and established charities chosen by the organizers and verified by GoFundMe.
All donors may submit a request for a full refund until February 19th, 2022 using this dedicated refund form.
UPDATE: GoFundMe to refund all Freedom Convoy 2022 donations (2/5/2022)
The update we issued earlier (below) enabled all donors to get a refund and outlined a plan to distribute remaining funds to verified…
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