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$165k for Home Makeover

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May

09

$165k for Home Makeover
May 9, 2013
After their story was featured on ‘TheChive’, the Stein family was overwhelmed with support to expand their home so that their blind 4-year-old son can live more comfortably.
ROYAL OAK, MI
Babies, Kids & Family
Internet Rallies for Home Makeover
The Stein family of five has been packed into a tiny house for far too long, but that’s all going to change soon.

$165,320 raised by 5,653 donors in 13 days

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Peterborough County, ON
Accidents & Emergencies
Farmed & Dangerous?
Government officials executed Montana’s flock of rare sheep, she now faces 12 years in prison and a $1.5 million fine.

$53,041 raised by 1,624 donors in 17 days

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ZALESKI, OH
Accidents & Emergencies
WWII Veteran Needs Your Help
John Potter is being evicted from the home he built. His granddaughter has launched a campaign to help him stay.

$37,012 raised by 1,613 donors in 22 days

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GLENDALE, CA
Animals & Pets
Save Sally from Lymphoma
Joe is doing all he can to save his best friend Sally. Check out photos and videos of this adorable pup here!

$5,415 raised by 121 donors in 20 days

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PLACENTIA, CA
Missions, Faith & Church
Spreading Faith in Cambodia
Lindsey and Brenden will be traveling to Cambodia to spread the Gospel and volunteer at a rehab center for women rescued from human trafficking.

$4,425 raised by 37 donors in 14 days

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11-Year-Old Meets the President

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May

02

11-Year-Old Meets the President
May 2, 2013
Young people are doing some amazing things on GoFundMe! Whether it’s meeting the President or building robots, prepare to be impressed by these teen crowdfunding campaigns.
SACRAMENTO, CA
Education, Schools & Learning
Super Awesome Sylvia
This precocious 11-year-old and her father run a YouTube show that helps to inspire young girls to get into technology.

$1,820 raised by 26 donors in 16 days

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SAN JOSE, CA
Education, Schools & Learning
A Life-Sized Video Game
Learning how to code and budget, these junior high students are working on a project to exhibit at Maker Faire, San Mateo.

$4,100 raised by 44 donors in 18 days

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PHILADELPHIA, PA
Competitions & Pageants
Robotics World Championship
There are robots in Philadelphia, and this group of High-Schoolers known as the RoboLancers have helped put them there.       
$1,950 raised by 44 donors in 15 days
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BALTIMORE, MD
Competitions & Pageants
The Mighty Minds
Competing in Destination ImagiNation, these fourth-graders have excelled and won several times to advance to the national stage.       

$2,940 raised by 65 donors in 12 days

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GROSSE POINTE, MI
Education, Schools & Learning
Crowdfunding an Education
Josh suffers from ADHD and has finally found a school he can thrive in, now his parents just need to raise funds to keep him there.

$7,141 raised by 72 donors in 1 month

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Over $2 Million Raised for Boston Victims

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Over $2 Million Raised for Boston
April 24, 2013
In an unprecedented showing of support, over 34,000 donors have raised more than $2 million for victims of the Boston attacks. View all of the campaigns here: Believe in Boston
CHELMSFORD, MA
Believe in Boston
Jeff Bauman
Jeff has been credited with helping police to identify the bombing suspects. Now, thousands are helping Jeff in return.

$651,142 raised by 14,142 donors in 7 days

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LOWELL, MA
Believe in Boston
Celeste & Sydney Corcoran
After suffering severe injuries, this mother and daughter duo have started their recovery with the strength of their family and community behind them.

$624,628 raised by 9,555 donors in 8 days

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WESTFORD, MA
Believe in Boston
Roseann Sdoia
As a spectator at the race, Roseann suffered serious injuries as a result of the explosions and has lost a leg above the knee.

$265,359 raised by 3,575 donors in 7 days

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BOSTON, MA
Believe in Boston
Adrienne Haslet-Davis
After losing her foot in the blast, Adrienne has not only resolved to dance again, but even run the Boston Marathon next year.

$182,284 raised by 2,286 donors in 5 days

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NEWPORT, RI
Believe in Boston
Heather Abbott
Friends and family have come together to offer their love and support so Heather can focus on her recovery.

$89,215 raised by 1,176 donors in 2 days

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BOSTON, MA
Believe in Boston
Christian and Caroline
Due to the heroic acts of those on scene, Christian is still alive. Now, he faces more surgeries and the recovery ahead.

$70,220 raised by 1,000 donors in 5 days

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NBC News (VIDEO)
Mother and daughter injured at Boston Marathon bombing reunite at hospital

CNN (VIDEO)
Boston bombing survivor: I take it day by day

Boston Herald (VIDEO)
Dance instructor injured in bombing vows: ‘I’ll dance again’ … and run the marathon

ABC News (VIDEO)
Online Fundraising Raises Fast Money for Boston Bombing Victims

Fox News
Online donations pour in for Boston victims’ medical costs

NBC News
Crowdfunding raises $2 million for Boston victims; critics urge caution

CBS News
Crowdfunding helps Boston bomb victims pay medical bills

Fox – Providence, RI (VIDEO)
Fund set up for RI woman injured in marathon bombing

Huffington Post (VIDEO)
Jeff Bauman, Boston Marathon Bombing Hero, Receives Over $360,000 In Online Donations

New York Daily News
Jeff Bauman, who lost both legs in Boston Marathon bombing, gives birthday present to fellow victim Sydney Corcoran

Bloomberg Businessweek
Boston Hero Looked Guy With Bag Straight in the Eyes

Forbes
Crowdfunding For Boston Marathon Victims Shows Support From Around the World

Mashable
Internet Helps Boston Bomb Hero Pay for Health Insurance

CNN Money
Crowdfunding campaigns for Boston victims top $1 million

Newsmax
$2 Million Boston Victims’ Donations Raised by Crowdfunding Sites

Business Insider
Ad Agency Folk Want To Buy Boston First Responders A Drink

CNET
World flocks to funding sites for victims of Boston Marathon blasts

Daily Mail
Bradley Cooper and a New England Patriot visits bombing victims in Boston hospital

Tucson News (VIDEO)
Local Boston relief run raises thousands for victims fund

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‘Against the Odds’ Week

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Against the Odds
January 30, 2013
This week we highlight three amazing campaigns that showcase the competitive spirit buried deep within all of us. Check out a Paralympic snowboarder, the USA Deaf National Hockey team, and a future dog sledding champion.
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Sports, Teams & Clubs
Carving Through Obstacles
Nicole will be competing in the Parasnowboarding event at the 2014 Sochi Winter Games. She’s raising money for a new prosthetic knee so she can compete at the highest level!

$5,360 raised by 30 donors in 8 months

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CAMBRIDGE, MA
Sports, Teams & Clubs
Going for Gold
Jeff and his teammates will represent the United States at the World Deaf Hockey Championships and will battle with Russia, Canada, Finland, and Sweden for the gold.

$1,635 raised by 28 donors in 14 days

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DURHAM, NC
Sports, Teams & Clubs
Chasing a Dream
Jjay isn’t letting the fact that she lives in North Carolina prevent her from pursuing her dream of being a dog sled racer. Check out her quest to race 1000 miles!

$3,415 raised by 14 donors in 4 months

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Remembering Newtown, CT

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Dec

24

Remembering Newtown, CT
December 21, 2012
In the week following the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary, the GoFundMe community has responded with support for the families affected. Those connected personally to Newtown, CT and those who simply wish to contribute are getting involved.
NEWTOWN, CT
Funerals, Memorials & Tributes
Aflac Helps Drive Local Support
To honor those directly affected by this tragedy, the Aflac CT State Office is coordinating a drive to raise as much money as possible for the families that lost a loved one.

$6,516 raised by 79 donors in 2 days

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CHANDLER, AZ
Volunteer & Service
Two Friends, One Desire to Help
Together, friends Cody Sperber and Cory Chandler have raised funds to help the victims and their families cover the cost of laying their loved ones to rest.

$22,705 raised by 359 donors in 6 days

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NEWTOWN, CT
Funerals, Memorials & Tributes
A Community Comes Together
Lisa Ledee has led a community of people that have come together to express their condolences and show their support for the families of Sandy Hook.

$2,555 raised by 20 donors in 5 days

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NBC – Santa Cruz, CA
Miss Santa Cruz, Jessica Vo, competing in Miss California pageant

CBS – Buffalo, NY
Soldier Needs Money To Bring Dog Home From War

NBC – San Francisco, CA
Bay Area Responds to #26Acts of Kindness

The Sun
I faked Christmas because our poorly girl might not live to see the real thing

The Modesto Bee
Ripon rallies to help after little girl’s sudden illness

The Maui News
Fundraising effort to continue Hana fireworks

Patch – Cascade, GA
Looking for that Special Christmas Tree? Support Beecher Hills Foundation and Buy at Cascade Golf Range

BDN – Portland, ME
Portland honors another King this Christmas

New York Daily News
French chefs rally round one of their own and raise dough for flooded DUMBO bakery Almondine

Manteca Bulletin
Benefits for 4th grader recovering from brain surgery

NewsFix – Houston, TX
Waltrip High School band needs your help

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$33k raised for ‘The Hot Dog Guy’

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Dec

15

This Week on GoFundMe
December 14, 2012
The campaign for Clint Tarver, aka ‘The Hot Dog Guy’ received national media attention this week. 17 year-old Austin Williams received his dream car and guitar hero Nokie Edwards recovers in Japan. Check out the campaigns below!
LANSING, MI
Accidents & Personal Crisis
The Clint Tarver Campaign
Clint Tarver made headlines this week. After the Lansing, MI hot dog vendor had his equipement damage by rowdy protestors, America reacted with a ton of support.

$33,461 raised by 1436 people in 2 days

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CASTLE ROCK, CO
Dreams, Hopes & Wishes
Austin gets his ’72 Chevelle!
Last month we brought you the story of 17-year-old cancer patient, Austin Williams. Friends of Austin have rallied together to pull-off one incredible surprise – presenting him with his dream car!

$16,580 raised by 184 people in 2 months

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YUMA, AZ
Medical, Illness & Healing
Hall of Fame Rocker Hospitalized
Rock and roll guitar legend Nokie Edwards suffered two heart attacks while on tour in Japan. Money raised will go towards covering Nokie’s hospital bills.

$13,235 raised by 68 people in 1 month

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Fox News
Michigan locals raise funds for ‘hot dog guy’ after union protesters destroy his supplies

NBC – Lansing, MI
Locals, Lawmakers Raise Thousands For Lansing’s ‘Hot Dog Guy’

NPR
Everyone Chip In, Please: Crowdfunding Sandy

The Detroit News
Money pours in to replace hot dog vendor’s equipment destroyed at Capitol

Lansing State Journal
Lansing serves up support for ‘hot dog guy’

Michigan Live
Lansing business owner alleges racial abuse, loses equipment in Right to Work protests at state Capitol

New York Daily News
Red Hook merchants suffering after flooding shutters Fairway

Portland Press Herald
In West End, time to rally for Ed King

Mercury News
Sunnyvale couple develops interactive children’s book

Indian Country
Nokie Edwards, Ventures Guitarist, Facing Hospital Bills After Heart Surgery in Japan

The Island Packet
‘Baby Bridget’ beats the odds, has baby of her own

Patch – Trenton, NJ
Candlelight Vigil Set for Trenton Grad Fatally Struck by Car

The Columbian
Mountain View grad out of intensive care in California

Patch – Jamaica Plain, MA
Giving The Gift of Movement to an Injured Lab

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‘No Shave November’ Edition

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Nov

28

‘No Shave November’ Edition
November 28, 2012
Inspired by the popular ‘Movember‘ movement for men’s prostate health, GoFundMe users are growing mustaches and beards to help support their favorite causes. Yeah guys!
BRONX, NY
Volunteer & Service
Prostate Cancer Awareness
After a family member was diagnosed with prostate cancer, Brian Barrett decided to take action. To raise $1,000 for his cause, Brian has cultivated an impeccable handle-bar mustache.
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CORNELIUS, NC
Volunteer & Service
Going Big for Children’s Charity
Charlotte country radio personality ‘Big Sexy’ is sporting a big beard in hopes of raising $1,000 for Lake Wylie Children’s Charity.
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BROOKLINE, MA
Volunteer & Service
No Shaving at Northeastern
Burhan Alawadhi is participating in Northeastern University’s First Annual No-Shave November. His $1,000 goal is enough to pay for 20 cancer-screening tests.
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TIME
Crowdfunding a Cure

Los Angeles Times
UCLA’s Kevin Prince is enjoying senior season even as a backup

Upstart
It’s Thanksgiving, so give me something to be thankful for

The Republican
‘GoFundMe’ project raises funds for Greenfield girl to go to N.Y. camp for children with special needs

Prescott Daily Courier
Benefit planned for Chino Valley cancer victim

The Daily News of Newburyport
Artists craft a fundraiser for Amesbury’s Paige Fortin

Mason City Globe Gazette
Group seeks public support to re-open Forest Theatre

Kennebec Journal
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS: Nokomis JV teams likely saved

Mansfield News Journal
Local Peace Corps volunteer learning, teaching in Senegal

High River Times
A daughter’s love for her mother

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Super Thankful Week

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Nov

27

Super Thankful Week on GoFundMe
November 21, 2012
Happy Thanksgiving! Every day at GoFundMe we’re reminded of life’s ups and downs. The campaigns below are a great reminder of all the good that can happen when ordinary people come together to make an extraordinary difference.

Did you hear? Over $1M raised for Sandy victims >>

BRISTOL, CT
Medical, Illness & Healing
Donations for Drew
Family and friends are rallying around Drew Fowler – a 4-year-old boy that has been diagnosed with a rare brain tumor.

$7,955 raised by 163 people in 8 days.

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CASTLE ROCK, CO
Dreams, Hopes & Wishes
A ’72 Chevelle for Austin
16-year-old Austin has endured the loss of his father and 30 rounds of chemo. Only 3 weeks from receiving his driver’s permit, Austin’s friends strive to deliver his dream car.

$15,760 raised by 178 people in 1 month.

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Upton, ENG
Medical, Illness & Healing
Going Bald for Lisa
To support their friend Lisa as she battles through cancer, her friends have decided to show their solidarity by shaving their heads.

£5,750 raised by 229 people in 17 days.

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The New York Times
Superchefs Join to Help a Flooded Friend

Business Insider
New Yorkers Rally Around Devastated Restaurants After Sandy

The Oregonian
Portland rush-hour trumpeter Kirk Reeves’ fans start crowdfunding campaign for Hawthorne Bridge memorial

Patch – Puyallup, WA
Puyallup Teen Gymnast Paralyzed After Fall Needs Community Support

Patch – Long Valley, NJ
Long Valley’s ‘Jersey Mike’ Joins World Cup Ski Team

Haringey Independent
Fund for boy’s life saving treatment reaches £7,000

Peoria Journal Star
Morton boy doesn’t let ‘bad eye’ slow him down

OC Weekly
Dennis Avner aka “Stalking Cat” Found Dead; On his Time in OC

Ozaukee Press
From the classroom to Africa

TC Palm
Local independent film maker needs your help

Midland Daily News
Student who died in car crash remembered in memorials

Cleveland Post
West Johnston grad has goal set on Ghana

Hip Hop Wired
Stalley Teams With Non-Profit Organization For New York City Book Drive

The Union Democrat
‘Awareness run’ planned for Wayne family

Pal-Item – Richmond, IN
Liberty family represents U.S.

Daily Crowdsource
Crowdfunding is Not a $1.5 Billion Dollar Industry

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Over $800k Raised for Sandy Victims

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Nov

14

Over $800k Raised for Sandy Victims
November 14, 2012
Support for Hurricane Sandy relief campaigns continues to roll in from across the country – and around the world.

Sandy Update: $836,265 raised by 9,694 donors in 15 days.

OLD BRIDGE, NJ
Hurricane Sandy Relief
Rock Center features Phyllis Puglia
NBC’s Rock Center brought Phyllis Puglia’s story into the national spotlight. Viewers responded with an outpouring of generosity.

$45,480 raised by 878 donors in 8 days

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STATEN ISLAND, NY
Hurricane Sandy Relief
Jersey Shore’s Vinny Helps Victims
Vincent Guadagnino, cast member of MTV’s Jersey Shore, is getting help from fans, followers & friends to raise money for those affected by Hurricane Sandy.

$7,130 raised by 95 donors in 8 days

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BROOKLYN, NY
Hurricane Sandy Relief
Rebuild The Good Fork Restaurant
Popular Brooklyn restaurant, The Good Fork, experienced major flooding and equipment damage during the storm. The Red Hook community is rallying around owners Ben & Sohui Kim to fund the rebuilding efforts.

$36,553 raised by 253 donors in 6 days

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Users in the News
Rock Center with Brian Williams (VIDEO)
Hurricane Sandy survivor determined to rebuild Staten Island home

Fox News – Gainesville (VIDEO)
Girl wants prosthetic hand for Christmas

Huffington Post
Honoring the Past and the Future

E! Online
Hurricane Sandy Update

Businessweek
Survival Tips for Restaurants Post-Sandy: Ryan Sutton

The Boston Globe
‘Jersey Shore’ cast reuniting to benefit Sandy victims

Examiner.com
Jersey Shore’s Vinny Guadagnino sets up Sandy relief fund

The Villager
Grassroots site raises green for storm recovery in East Village

The Ledger
Megan Kimbrough Fund Established

Patch – Norristown, PA
Friends Organize Benefit for Norristown Man’s Family

Patch – Yorkville, IL
Have a Heart for Ramiro

Patch – Long Valley, NJ
Long Valley’s ‘Jersey Mike’ Joins World Cup Ski Team

Eater NY
Six Online Campaigns to Help #ZoneA Restaurants

Daily Crowdsource
Hurricane Sandy Survivor Determined to Re-Piece Life

Bellevue Reporter
Trying a new approach | Community recreation feature

Queens Chronicle
Hunters Point businesses cleanup damage from Hurricane Sandy

Alvin Sun Advertiser
Fundraiser set for woman with cancer

The B-Town Blog
‘No One Left Behind’ Seeking Funds to Help Re-Build Deck for Disabled…

The Jackson Citizen Patriot
Grandson collecting money for 89-year-old whose home was damaged…

Tampa Bay Times
A drive to get back on road

SooToday.com
From journey to mission with JJ Hilsinger

Clinton Herald
Clinton woman pitches walking gallery project

OurWindsor.ca
U of W students brew up unique Children’s Aid fundraiser

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