CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- Steve McMichael said he’s humbled by the outpour of support after going public with his ALS diagnosis, but he’s upset to learn others are profiting from it.
A GoFundMe campaign and online merchandise shop were set up last week to raise funds for McMichael’s medical expenses. So far, the GoFundMe campaign has raised more than $150,000.
"Please let everyone know Misty, Macy and I are very humbled by the love, support and generosity being shown to us. It’s overwhelming," McMichael said in a statement through his publicist Monday.
Days later, Team Mongo discovered that unauthorized t-shirts and other products were being sold on the internet without any of the funds being donated to Steve McMichael’s ALS care.
In a statement, McMichael asked the sellers to remove the products.
"I am disheartened to learn of the vultures circling trying to make money off my illness. I ask that they do the right thing and remove these products immediately. I don’t want my real fans to think they are donating to my struggle when they aren’t. Is there anything worse than people making money off someone’s illness?” McMichael said.
McMichael reminded fans the only places to get official "Team Mongo" gear is at ObviousShirts.com and www.TeamMongo76.com.
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