Rick Harrison Questions Son Corey’s GoFundMe After Claiming He Already Paid the Medical Bills

An internet discussion erupted after Pawn Stars star Rick Harrison argued that his son Corey Harrison’s fundraising effort was unnecessary due to previously covered medical expenditures.

Corey Harrison’s friend Aron Chambers started a GoFundMe campaign this month to seek money for medical expenses after Corey’s horrific motorcycle crash in Tulum, Mexico earlier this year. The campaign described the injury as catastrophic and said the proceeds will pay over $100,000 in medical costs and expenses. Corey authorized the fundraiser, according to the campaign description.

Rick Harrison publicly disputes the fundraising effort’s need. Rick told Page Six that he had paid for accident-related medical bills before the GoFundMe campaign. He said the bills had been paid and that Corey should make fundraiser financial decisions.

Rick stressed that Corey, in his 40s, handles his own finances. Fans of the reality show Pawn Stars, which follows the Harrison family and their Las Vegas Gold & Silver Pawn Shop, were immediately drawn to his comments.

Social media users asked why the fundraiser was asking for money. Fans noted that the Harrison family is successful company owners in the TV series, casting doubt on the need for outside funding.

Many social media users attacked the campaign, saying wealthy people should pay their own medical bills. Others agreed with Rick Harrison that wealthy families should help each other rather than rely on public gifts.

Despite criticism, the fundraising page has raised money. The campaign had raised over $13,000 toward its $18,000 target as of the latest update.

Corey Harrison’s collision injuries are detailed on GoFundMe. Chambers described Corey as having 11 cracked ribs, a punctured lung, a concussion, and internal bleeding. The story details a long hospital stay and many surgeries throughout recuperation.

The fundraiser reports that Corey required three life-saving surgery during his 18-day hospital stay. The article describes a 4.5-hour travel to find cheaper medical treatment at another institution. The campaign description states that post-transfer X-rays revealed the full extent of damage, including a separated rib pressing against his lung. In treatment, doctors drained approximately three liters of his chest blood.

Motorcycle accident occurred before significant family function. Rick Harrison was planning his wedding to Angie Polushkin in Las Vegas on January 3 and Cancun on January 26. Corey missed the Cancun ceremony due to injuries and rehabilitation.

Corey later posted on social media that he was recuperating but still suffering with the crash. His reply acknowledged the accident’s severity and apologized for missing his father’s wedding.

The incident has added an unanticipated element of family strife to the Harrisons’ public image, who are famous for their Las Vegas reality show and business. While Corey recovers from the injury, the fundraiser controversy shows how public persons’ personal finances are scrutinized, especially when public donations are involved.

While internet debates about the campaign’s necessity continue, the funding continues. Rick Harrison has stated that he believes the medical expenditures have been paid, leaving followers to speculate about the fundraising campaign.