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50 stories of defiance in the doomscroll era

The internet excels at fueling outrage, drama, and hate. But that’s just part of the story. This year marks $50 billion raised on GoFundMe.

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We're proving that the internet can bring out the best in us with some of the kindest people of 2026—people who inspired us all with what's possible.

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Uncle Jack

Shared a century of wisdom one post at a time

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But there's always room for more. Be the kind of human that moves humankind forward.

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  1. Abigail Mwaungulu
  2. Anonymous Donors
  3. Autumn Mowery
  4. Beavan Zulu
  5. Ben Saunders
  6. Brian Wilson
  7. Brittany Smith
  8. Candace Eng
  9. Chad Caruso
  10. Coco Freudenberg
  11. Coney Island Mermaid Fans
  12. Dan Simpson
  13. Swifties for Eternity
  14. David Stanley
  15. Declan Levy
  16. Diana Prince
  17. Harlow and Daphne
  18. Heidi Widmer
  19. Ian the Meow
  20. Isaiah Garza
  21. Javier Ramírez Magaña
  22. Jeremiah Shumaker
  23. Jerry Turner
  24. Jimmy Darts
  25. Jordan Adams
  26. Katey Duppong
  27. Kenna Reed
  28. Lupita Nyong'o
  29. Mariana Atencio
  30. Mike Ditka
  31. Milan Games Fans
  32. Most Generous City
  33. Most Generous Country
  34. Nathan Stafford
  35. NY Taxi Workers Alliance
  36. Pet Lovers
  37. Samuel Weidenhofer
  38. Sarah Strode
  39. SB Mowing
  40. Serena Neel
  41. Sir Chris Hoy
  42. Stacey D. Stewart
  43. Subreddit: r/bald
  44. The Council of Bens
  45. The Towle Family
  46. Uganda Skateboard Society
  47. Uncle Jack
  48. William Goodge
  49. Winter BreeAnne Minisee
  50. Zoë Rauscher