Update:  After this story aired on December 18, CTV News has learned that the Eastern Passage Legion has agreed to host the fundraiser this Sunday, December 21 at 1 p.m.

The family of a Cole Harbour teen paralyzed in a shooting last month says two venues have cancelled fundraising auctions on short notice, and they believe rumours about the circumstances of the shooting are to blame.

“It makes me angry because it makes me feel like she is being re-victimized because she did something wrong, and she didn’t,” says Wendy Kearse. “My daughter is laying in a hospital bed paralyzed because of four men.”

Ashley MacLean, 18, was left paralyzed from the chest down after a bullet entered her spine in a triple shooting that sent three teens to hospital on Nov. 30.

Police say four masked men burst into a Cole Harbour home and started firing shots. They are facing charges, including attempted murder, in connection with the shooting.

MacLean’s family says the Grade 12 Cole Harbour High School student is starting to think about how her life will change when she leaves the hospital.

They are trying to keep her spirits up, while raising money to help pay for the expenses that come with her recovery.

But Kearse says two sports bars that were slotted to participate in upcoming fundraisers for her daughter have backed out at the last minute, and she believes rumours about the violent attack are influencing the bar owners’ decisions.

“When I did get in touch with him I wanted to know his concerns and he said he heard it was a drug house, a jealous ex-lover. I told him I couldn't talk about the case, but that was untrue,” says Kearse.

The owner of one sports bar told CTV News he simply doesn’t have enough staff to host the event, which is scheduled for Sunday.

There are mixed messages at a second venue. The sign outside says the fundraiser is still on, but staff inside said it has been cancelled due to staffing and space issues.

The owner admitted to CTV News that part of the reason she cancelled the event is because she had concerns about what is being said about the shooting.

Kearse says the rumours going around about drugs are just that – rumours - and she says they are hurtful for her daughter and family.

“The truth will come out after the trial and I think that's when people are going to be ashamed of themselves,” she says.

Meanwhile, family friend Todd Inglis is doing his best to find another location for the weekend fundraiser.

“I am just so thankful because the help coming in just breaks my heart. I want to make this happen,” says Inglis.

MacLean’s family says the fundraiser will go ahead no matter what, even if they have to host it in the street.

With files from CTV Atlantic's Kelland Sundahl