Fans react to RHOC star Tamra Judge’s donation to a GoFundMe for her rival Gretchen Rossi’s late stepson

Real Housewives of Orange County star Tamra Judge is facing trial over her donation to a GoFundMe for her rival Gretchen Rossi’s late stepson, Grayson Arroyo-Smiley.

After contributing $500 to a fundraiser for Grayson, who passed away at the age of 22 after a long battle with the brain cancer Earlier this month, the 55-year-old fitness trainer was accused of pulling off a “charity heist” on social media.

Fans have perceived Tamra’s donation as a slight towards Gretchen, as the GoFundMe was set up by her fiancé Slade Smiley’s ex Michelle Arroyo, who accused him of owing her $152,000 in child support and failing to contribute to their son’s medical bills. grayson.

“I hope the tragedy of a dead man is not used as a storyline in #RHOC. I don’t think it’s going well for anyone involved,” wrote one Twitter user.

Another, however, believed the donation was “really nice” amid the devastating loss of Rossi’s stepson.

Causing a stir: Despite contributing $500 to a memorial fund for Grayson Arroyo-Smiley, who died after a long battle with brain cancer at age 22 earlier this month, the 55-year-old fitness trainer was accused of doing a “charitable hit” for viewers of the Hit Bravo series

As of now, 426 donors have raised $34,991 on GoFundMe to help Arroyo pay for “hundreds of thousands” of “out-of-pocket medical expenses” and his memorial services.

According to the fundraising platform, Grayson endured 29 surgeries throughout his life, until his “heart suddenly and unexpectedly stopped working.”

Earlier this month, Arroyo accused both Rossi and Smiley of “grossly misrepresenting the true nature of their relationship with Grayson,” according to TMZ.

He added that Gretchen hadn’t made much of an effort to see him for the past 20 years, calling their relationship “non-existent.”

Arroyo has been through a lot, losing her own business, her life savings and even her home as she dedicated her life to caring for Grayson, who has been battling brain cancer since he was just 6 years old.

She told the site that she can no longer remain silent about Slade’s “unforgivable behavior and neglect” towards her son Grayson, who, she said, wanted “desperately” to be in a relationship with his father, even though his father didn’t much. an effort.

Arroyo even had to hire lawyers to get Smiley to pay back alimony he owed, roughly $152,000, and he hasn’t made a payment since 2019.

Tamra’s donation has been perceived as a slight towards Gretchen by fans ever since the GoFundMe was set up by her fiancé Slade Smiley’s ex Michelle Arroyo, who accused him of owing her $152,000 in child support and failing to contribute to medical bills. of his son Grayson; photographed in 2018

“I hope the tragedy of a dead man is not used as a storyline in #RHOC. I don’t think it goes well for anyone involved,” one social media user tweeted.

An olive branch: Another, however, believed the donation was “really nice” amid the devastating loss of Rossi’s stepson.

Her comments came after Gretchen wrote a heartfelt tribute to Grayson on her Instagram page on February 7, along with several photos of the family over the years.

“Our rational minds told us that this day could come, but our hearts always clung to the hope that this day would not come to fruition,” Rossi began.

We are beyond devastated and heartbroken over the loss of Gray. Grayson Arroyo-Smiley was such a special human being,” he added.

“He was an angel on this earth and an incredible warrior… a warrior like no one has seen before,” Rossi continued.

She struggled every day through her pain and discomfort to find joy in the smallest of things. She was always singing, dancing and laughing despite her circumstances. It was a true beacon of light and hope,” she said.

Grayson’s mom: So far, 426 donors have raised $34,991 on GoFundMe to help Arroyo (seen above) pay for ‘hundreds of thousands’ of ‘out-of-pocket medical expenses’ and her memorial services

Yikes: Earlier this month, Arroyo accused both Rossi and Smiley of “grossly misrepresenting the true nature of their relationship with Grayson,” according to TMZ.

“Although his life was cut short on earth, he had an incredible impact on so many people. The Lord knew that his life had a purpose and that he would touch many along the way,” he said.

“We are forever grateful for the many lessons learned from this little man, and his beautiful spirit will be sorely missed. May the Lord hold him in his hands, renew his broken body and bring him back to life,’ added Rossi.

‘This is not goodbye but see you soon little man… We love you Grayson. You will always be in our hearts,’ he said.

“Love your dad, Gretchen and your sister Skylar Grey,” she said, adding: “Please respect our privacy as we grieve this unbearable loss.”

We are beyond devastated and heartbroken over the loss of Gray. Grayson Arroyo-Smiley was such a special human being,” Gretchen added.