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www.bostonherald.com
2 months ago
Public health

GoFundMe has become a health care utility

GoFundMe has transitioned from funding personal dreams to covering medical expenses.
Rising medical costs have led to a significant increase in medical-related GoFundMe campaigns. [ more ]
Truthout
3 months ago
Public health

GoFundMe Is Not Closing the Gap for Unaffordable Health Care

GoFundMe has become a popular platform for patients seeking financial help with medical bills.
Crowdfunding for medical causes on GoFundMe has increased significantly over the years. [ more ]
The Atlantic
3 months ago
Public health

Hospitals Are Happy for Patients to Try GoFundMe

Crowdfunding for medical bills has become routine and is being normalized as part of the health system.
GoFundMe has become a go-to for patients trying to escape medical-billing nightmares. [ more ]
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Boston.com
1 week ago
US news

Rebuilding after a fire. Are things really just things?

Surviving a house fire can lead to financial challenges and the need for external support like GoFundMe. [ more ]
SFGATE
3 weeks ago
San Francisco

SF doughnut shop employee severely hurt in hit-and-run

A dedicated employee from a popular San Francisco doughnut shop was severely injured in a hit-and-run crash, prompting a call for community support. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago
San Francisco

Longtime Bob's Donuts baker critically hurt in SF hit-and-run, police say: Here's how you can help

The critical condition of a Bob's Donut's baker after a hit-and-run incident highlights street safety concerns in San Francisco. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Windrush scandal victim dies months after quitting UK for fresh start' in Jamaica

Anthony Williams, a Windrush scandal victim, died from cancer in Jamaica after suffering injustice in the UK. His friends seek support for his funeral. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Fiancee is pregnant with baby of British police officer who died in Australia

Lilly Watts revealed pregnancy after fiance's tragic death at engagement party
Community rallies to support grieving fiancee's future with GoFundMe [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

Mother and her two dogs killed in horror crash hit and run' as teenager arrested

A dogwalker and her two pets were killed in a car accident on a busy dual carriageway.
The family is seeking justice and has started a GoFundMe to cover funeral expenses. [ more ]
BKReader
1 month ago
Brooklyn

East Williamsburg Church Fundraiser Exposed as Fraudulent Scheme

GoFundMe donation page for fire at church revealed as a scam.
Diocese of Brooklyn encounters multiple scam attempts post the fire incident. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
3 months ago
Brooklyn

Midwood family seek support for counseling, relocation after death of 11-month-old son in defective radiator incident * Brooklyn Paper

A family in Midwood is seeking support from their community after their 11-month-old son was fatally burned by a defective radiator in their apartment.
The family is hoping to raise $150,000 through GoFundMe to cover relocation, childcare, and counseling costs as they deal with the aftermath of their son's death. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

Kerman community unites for farm workers killed in Madera crash. Here's how to donate

Madera crash kills eight, GoFundMe pages set up for victims and families.
Fundraising helps send crash victims back to home states in Mexico. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago
Digital life

Bay Area man lost his wife, then got scammed. Now Facebook won't stop the hacker

Scam used deceased wife's photo for fake fundraiser on GoFundMe and hijacked Facebook account for donations. Facebook failed to remove the scam. [ more ]
HuffPost
3 months ago
Parenting

Alyssa Milano Says She Couldn't Afford Trip For Son's Team After GoFundMe Uproar

Alyssa Milano requested donations to finance her son's baseball team trip because she couldn't afford to pay for all of it.
Milano received backlash for soliciting donors on social media, with many saying she should fund the trip herself. [ more ]
www.caughtoffside.com
5 months ago
English Premier League

Arsenal fans set up 25m GoFundMe page after Gunners ripped off West Ham

Declan Rice is proving to be a valuable addition to Arsenal and is playing a crucial role in their success this season.
A group of Arsenal fans have jokingly set up a GoFundMe page to raise more money for West Ham as they feel Rice was worth more than the initial transfer fee. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago
US politics

1 of the 3 Palestinian students shot in Vermont is paralyzed from the shooting, his mother says

Hisham Awartani, one of the three Palestinian college students who were shot in Vermont, is paralyzed from the chest down after a bullet lodged in his spine.
Awartani's family has launched a GoFundMe fundraiser to help cover the costs associated with his rehabilitation and other expenses.
The two other victims have been released from the hospital, but one of them is still shaken from the attack. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
5 months ago
Chicago

Afternoon Briefing: Investigation underway after man and 6-year-old boy found deceased

A GoFundMe account has raised nearly six times its goal to help with funeral arrangements for Jacquelyn Huff, who was killed by her husband.
The Illinois Motor Vehicle Review Board has ruled in favor of car dealers in their complaint against Ford, stating that the program violated state law. [ more ]
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