The internet is divided after a donation went viral on social media. It all started when renowned businesswoman and motivational coach Stormy Wellington, also known as @CoachStormy on Instagram, donated $100,000 to Christy Shad, a 61-year-old cancer survivor, at an emotional event.
The moment was captured on video shared by The Neighborhood Talk, as the crowd chanted Shad’s name, celebrating her resilience. Wellington then requested that she share her story just before presenting the gift.
Shad showed excitement and appreciation as she recounted her successful battle with cancer, mentioning her current remission.
She narrated, “My name is Christy Shad. I’m 61 years old. I was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer, which is now dormant.”
The dispute, however, stems from some netizens’ mistrust of Wellington, with comments expressing skepticism about her intentions.
One user stated, “I can’t trust her since she lied about the weight loss tea, knowingly she did surgery…but k,” while another flatly declared, “I’m sorry, Coach Stormy is beautiful, but I don’t trust her; something ain’t right about her.”
This suspicion may derive from previous situations in which Wellington was chastised for her marketing techniques regarding her weight loss products. The reality TV star and author has also been accused of running a pyramid scheme, with some claiming that her humanitarian acts are motivated by self-promotion rather than real generosity.
Still, as the debate continues, some commentators urge others to focus on the act of kindness itself. One user wrote, “Why can’t y’all just congratulate a good deed?”
The “self-made millionaire,” according to her website, was brought up primarily by her brothers, relatives, and friends while her mother ran her street business. This resulted in a life of hustles, drug selling, scheming, and stripping.
She recounted, “But even during that life, I had a dream. I had yet to find the vehicle to take me to the heights I was destined to aspire.”
The entrepreneur highlighted the importance of love and faith saying, “I am arguably the most powerful woman in direct sales. I have traveled the world, helping thousands resonate with inner peace and wealth.”
Wellington founded the Girl Hold My Hand community and nonprofit foundation.
According to her, “My mission is to help women to become the highest and best version of themselves by knowing themselves, loving themselves, and embracing themselves. There’s absolutely nothing you can’t do and no one you can’t be. My belief is that you are one step away from your breakthrough.”
