Sing-actress Gigi De Lana has taken a unique approach to raise funds for her mother's medical treatment.
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In a heartfelt effort to support her mom, Imee Dela Lana, who is battling Stage 4 breast cancer, Gigi has decided to auction off two of her iconic crop tops.
In her consecutive Facebook posts on June 16, 2023, Gigi shared the details of the auction, inviting her followers to "Own a Piece of OPM and YouTube PH History!"
The posts featured photos of the crop tops worn by Gigi in the viral sensation Through The Fire and Bakit Nga Ba Mahal Kita music videos.
Each one-of-a-kind item would be framed, personally signed by Gigi, and accompanied by a chance to meet her and The Gigi Vibes.
REACTION
While the intention behind the auction was noble, some netizens took to the comments section to poke fun at the high bids.
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The latest bids for each crop top had already surpassed PHP60,000, leading to an overwhelming flood of laughing emoji reactions.
In fact, on her second post, 10.6K out of the 14.4K reactions it earned were laugh reactions.
Fortunately, Gigi's supporters swiftly rallied to her defense.
They expressed their dismay at the mockery, emphasizing that the 27-year-old performer was simply doing her best to support her mother's treatment expenses.
Some commenters mentioned that Gigi was still in the process of recovering herself, from a car accident she and her band endured on May 14, 2023.
Fortunately, the injuries sustained by Gigi and her bandmates were minor, but the incident had undoubtedly added to her challenges.
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Those who empathized with Gigi argued that the critics lacked empathy and failed to comprehend the depth of the singer's dedication to her loved ones.
They urged the bashers to consider the circumstances and expressed their hope that they would never have to endure the hardships Gigi and her family are currently facing.
The auction is ongoing, and Gigi de Lana's fans, as well as supporters of her musical endeavors, have shown immense interest in owning these symbolic pieces.
With bids already exceeding expectations, it is evident that many are not only keen to acquire a unique item of OPM history but also to contribute to the cause Gigi holds dear.