The mother of missing British teenager Jay Slater has been left furious and devastated after revealing the family cannot access any of the £36,000 raised through a GoFundMe campaign to aid search efforts in Tenerife.
Debbie Duncan, who has been tirelessly searching for her 19-year-old son since his disappearance on June 17th, said the family has been unable to 'access a penny' of the donated funds. The money was intended to cover expenses for volunteers, accommodation, and food for those helping in the gruelling mountain search.
In an emotional update, Ms. Duncan stated she feels 'absolutely numb' by the situation. The family is now facing significant financial strain, having already spent their own savings on the ongoing effort to find Jay.
Mounting Frustration and Financial Strain
The official search by Spanish authorities was called off over a week ago, leaving the family to rely on the support of volunteers and the funds raised by well-wishers. The inability to access this financial support has added a cruel layer of stress to an already unbearable situation.
Ms. Duncan has been living in Tenerife, coordinating with a small team of helpers and experienced searchers who have vowed to continue looking for Jay. The funds are critical for sustaining this private search operation in the rugged terrain where Jay was last known to be.
A Mother's Plea for Answers
The heartbroken mother's frustration is palpable. She has made direct pleas to the online community and the fundraising platform, urging for a resolution to allow the money to be used for its intended purpose: bringing her son home.
This development has caused outrage among donors who contributed to the campaign, with many taking to social media to demand that GoFundMe release the funds immediately to support the Slater family in their time of dire need.
