Mia O’Brien’s mother has spoken out against critics while initiating a new fundraising campaign, revealing her daughter has received a life sentence after being detained in a well-known Dubai prison. Initially, Danielle McKenna created a GoFundMe page that was removed, prompting her to launch another effort to collect funds for visiting her daughter in the UAE. Mia, hailing from Huyton, Merseyside, reportedly faced a 25-year imprisonment following a swift trial where she was allegedly found in possession of 50g of cocaine, valued at £2,500, inside a Dubai apartment in October, according to her mother.
Facing obstacles on GoFundMe, Danielle established a fresh fundraising campaign on the Christian platform GiveSendGo after her initial appeal was taken down for violating the platform’s guidelines. Subsequently, she resorted to sharing her banking details on Facebook for direct donations. In a Facebook post, she expressed her frustration over GoFundMe’s restrictions and highlighted that direct contributions would ensure that she receives the full amount without any deductions. She expressed gratitude to supporters for their assistance.
With a shift in strategy, Danielle introduced a new fundraiser on GiveSendGo named the “Mia Rose fund,” emphasizing her inability to see her daughter since the arrest last October. She appealed for financial aid to facilitate her family’s visit to Dubai and cover other associated expenses. Noteworthy is the heartfelt plea made by Danielle on social media, defending her actions and urging support from sympathizers.
The original GoFundMe campaign depicted the mother’s anguish over Mia’s life sentence in Dubai, stressing the devastating impact on their family. Describing Mia as a young individual with a promising future who made an unfortunate mistake due to misguided influences, Danielle’s emotional plea resonated with many supporters.
In a bid to garner support, the distressed mother shared the new fundraising link on Facebook, addressing detractors and emphasizing her unwavering commitment to fighting for her daughter’s well-being. Despite facing criticism, Danielle remained steadfast in her resolve, highlighting the unconditional love and dedication she holds for her daughter amidst challenging circumstances.