An influencer family faces criticism for asking for $100k to cover son’s medical bills after he fell off rocks during an illegal hike.
Fury from the Fans
A family of influencers has sparked fury among their followers by pleading for $100,000 of donations to help their 18-year-old son, Caleb Coffee, who fell off a Hawaii waterfall during an illegal hike.
Adding Insult to Literal Injury
Caleb was badly injured last week after falling 60-80 feet off rocks near Koiawe Stream in Waimea. However, his fame-hungry father, Jason Coffee, has added insult to injury with a plea for cash that has so far raised $23,000.
Anger Amongst Fans
The Coffees’ brazen beg for cash has angered many followers, who’ve watched the family regularly post adverts that will likely have earned them tens-of-thousands of dollars apiece.
Irresponsible or Ignorant?
Steven Pierce, a London-based food influencer and journalist, wrote, “You clearly aren’t a poor family. Why should we be paying for Caleb’s healthcare when you were too irresponsible to insure him?”
Caleb’s Following
Caleb, who still lives with his parents, sister, and brother, has 11 million followers on TikTok and a million on Instagram, with brands happy to pay influencers who have such a large reach huge sums for promotions.
Jason Coffee and Co
Jason Coffee, who has proudly monetized his children and turned them into a brand, boasts 765,000 followers on Instagram. He regularly posts adverts of him grinning from ear-to-ear while selling junk food, dog food, computer games, streaming services and breakfast cereal.
No Insurance?
It’s not clear why Caleb, who is known for his dramatic physical stunts and intense focus on physical fitness, was not medically insured.
Financially Okay? Hard to Know
Though the family’s precise financials are unknown, responses rolled in from users who seemed surprised the family would be in need of assistance.
A Full Recovery and an Empty Bank
Despite the controversy, Caleb should make a recovery from his injuries, which he incurred while hiking through an area that members of the public are banned from visiting. “The medics and everyone is telling us he’s lucky to be alive and is one of the strongest out there,” his sister, Peyton, wrote on Instagram.
The Internet Responded
“Prayers for your family. Your parents own multiple houses right? Sell one of the houses to pay his medical bills,” one commenter quipped somewhat sarcastically.
This commenter seemed extremely shocked by the Coffee’s request, “‘NO WAY YALL SET UP A GO FUND me.”
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