The story of a white woman in Wisconsin resonates with me on a personal level because it highlights an issue that should concern us all: the perpetuation of racism and division in our society. Serial criminal, Crystal Wilsey, 43, was justly terminated from her job at Cinnabon after audaciously declaring herself a racist and repeatedly hurling racial slurs at a Somalian couple. Her actions should not be applauded or financially supported through platforms like GiveSendGo.

It is profoundly troubling that a crowdfunding campaign on GiveSendGo has been established to support her. This campaign validates and rewards her appalling behavior, sending a dangerous message that racism is to be tolerated or even celebrated. In an already divided world, acts like these only serve to deepen the rift and spread hatred further, which impacts everyone, regardless of their background.

GiveSendGo has a responsibility to ensure that its platform doesn't become a haven for divisive and harmful campaigns. There should be a policy in place to prevent campaigns that support individuals engaged in racist actions from gaining traction and financial backing. The values of mutual respect and unity should be reflected in the platforms we choose to support with our dollars.

The community backlash following her actions was swift and justified. It upholds the fundamental belief that racism holds no place in our communities or societies. However, the presence of her fundraising campaign signifies a larger problem: the normalization of racism under the guise of crowdfunding.

We call on GiveSendGo to immediately shut down this campaign and to stop it from receiving further donations. This platform has the power to thwart efforts that undermine the societal fabric we are working hard to mend. By removing this campaign, GiveSendGo will demonstrate its commitment to fostering an environment of inclusivity and respect.

I urge you to sign this petition demanding action from GiveSendGo to not only remove this inappropriate campaign but also to create stricter guidelines that prevent similar campaigns from surfacing in the future. Let us hold companies accountable and ensure they are contributors to a just and equitable society.