Start a cancer fundraiser on GoFundMe

Yes, you can start a GoFundMe to get help covering the cost of your treatment, added expenses amidst remission, or anything else you need. Including details in your GoFundMe’s description about what you are fundraising for will help donors understand what you need.

Yes, if you know a friend or loved one who needs help covering medical bills, starting a GoFundMe is a great way to help. We recommend you first ask if the person you are fundraising for is comfortable with you starting the fundraiser. Once you set up the fundraiser, you can invite them to set up bank transfers so they will receive the money directly. Learn more about inviting the person you are fundraising for to receive funds.

Including the details, even estimates, of what you are fundraising for and the average costs, can help potential donors understand your need. For example, if you are raising money to help cover the cost of treatment and to support the family while out of work, you might share how much you anticipate each of those costs to be. For more inspiration, read this article for help writing your fundraiser description.

Yes, you can raise (or lower) your fundraising goal at any time.

The process of setting up and verifying transfers can take 3-7 business days or longer to complete. Then, once your first transfer is sent, it will take on average 2-5 business days for the funds to safely be deposited into the bank account on file.

One small transaction fee (2.9% + $0.30) is automatically deducted per donation—that’s it. Everything else goes directly to your cause. For more information and to estimate what you will receive, check out the GoFundMe pricing calculator.

Yes, you can fundraise for a cancer charity or nonprofit you care about by selecting “Charity” when prompted to select who you are fundraising for in your GoFundMe setup. You can support cancer research charities through our fundraising platform, such as the American Cancer Society, and Cancer Research Foundation.