Social media influencer Helena Riley has successfully raised over $12,000 through crowdfunding after revealing that she suffered a back injury.
On Tuesday, March 24, Riley took to X to announce her GoFundMe campaign. The Los Angeles-based star, who has a following of more than 146,000 on X, shared, “Hiiiii guysss i broke my back and it sucks. Here’s my gofundme. Love u!”
Initially setting her goal at $14,000, Riley had already reached $12,210 from 374 donors by the time of publication, just one day after launching the page.
The GoFundMe page provides insight into Riley’s medical ordeal. She explained, “Hiiiiii <3 I broke my back. It’s not an exciting story, I just fainted at home because of an unrelated health issue. I landed on my back and fractured my spine. Bummerrrrrrrrrr.”
Riley further elaborated, “It’s a long road to recovery and an extremely expensive process. My insurance sucks ass OBVIOUSLY. Unfortunately, I’m not in a financial position where I can hemorrhage tens of thousands of dollars without it kinda ruining my life. So I am asking for some help. I appreciate you all so so so much <3.”
Photographs on the page highlight that the funds will be used for “medical bills, lost wages, surgery and rehab.” Another image shows Riley taking a mirror selfie, revealing a brace around her torso.
Riley’s popularity extends across multiple social media platforms, including Instagram and OnlyFans, where she became well-known for her candy-eating videos. However, her posts on X have garnered the most attention and affection. In a 2023 interview with i-D Magazine, she expressed surprise at her X following, stating, “It’s bizarre because I’m known, but I’ve never done anything. I don’t do anything.”
A GoFundMe has been set up following OnlyFans star Natalia Rae’s death at age 33. “Our dear, sweet, loving, vibrant friend, [Natalia Rae], has passed away unexpectedly, leaving us heartbroken,” reads the description on the website. “Her body is currently abroad, and her family needs help covering the costs to bring her home and give her […]
Riley is among many celebrities who have sought financial support through GoFundMe during challenging times. Recently, a GoFundMe was started for the family of NHL reporter Jessi Pierce, who perished in a house fire along with her three children and the family dog.
In another instance, on February 21, Rebecca Gayheart and friends of her late estranged husband, Eric Dane, initiated a GoFundMe to assist with his family’s housing and education expenses. By the time of publication, $490,000 of the $500,000 target had been achieved.
