“Trevor was a funny, smart, innovative, athletic, goofy kid and he was so loved. His memory will live on in many ways,” the GoFundMe page reads. “Please help us do this for the family now to help ease their suffering away from money to focus on healing emotionally.”

But despite Hyland’s pleas, trolls continued to target her with messages. Most of their comments took issue with Hyland sharing the crowdfunding appeal rather than covering the funds herself.

“It is strange of you to promote a crowdfunding page when you only donated $1,000 yourself (whilst being worth 9 million). Most of the people donating are working 9-5s and it’s weird that you’re asking for money from them. If you want to keep it private, don’t tweet about it,” one comment read.

“You only have yourself to blame for this backlash, unless there’s some massive detail we’re all missing,” another tweet read. “Asking complete strangers to contribute to the funeral expenses of your own family member which you could easily pay for yourself is low-class and unconscionable.” Dozens more comments were left on her Instagram account.

Modern Family's Sarah Hyland responds to trolls with a powerful statement