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#gofundme

Medicine

Matthew Sweet suffers "debilitating stroke," GoFundMe Launched to cover medical costs

Matthew Sweet suffered a stroke on tour, leading to a GoFundMe for costly medical and rehabilitation expenses.

fromPitchfork

2 days ago

SF music

Rye Coalition's Herb Wiley Diagnosed With ALS, Crowdfunding Treatment

Herb Wiley, diagnosed with ALS, launches a GoFundMe for treatment while releasing a long-awaited solo album recorded just before his diagnosis.

fromConsequence

Medicine

Matthew Sweet suffers "debilitating stroke," GoFundMe Launched to cover medical costs

Matthew Sweet suffered a stroke on tour, leading to a GoFundMe for costly medical and rehabilitation expenses.

more#music

2 days ago

Fundraising

Concord police investigating fake GoFundMe for car crash victim

A fraudulent GoFundMe raised over $8,000 for funeral costs that were not actually needed for the claimed victim.

fromwww.berkeleyside.org

1 week ago

Portland food

Baltic Kiss closes after turbulent few months

The Baltic Kiss restaurant has permanently closed due to financial issues, including unpaid wages and a failed fundraising effort.

#manuel-masalva

fromDecider

Coronavirus

'Narcos: Mexico' actor Manuel Masalva "fighting for his life" after contracting "very aggressive bacteria" in Philippines

Manuel Masalva from 'Narcos: Mexico' is in a critical condition in a Dubai hospital after a severe bacterial infection.

MMA

'Narcos: Mexico' star Manuel Masalva 'fighting for his life' in coma after contracting bacterial infection

Manuel Masalva is in critical condition due to a severe bacterial infection and is currently in an induced coma.

fromDecider

Coronavirus

'Narcos: Mexico' actor Manuel Masalva "fighting for his life" after contracting "very aggressive bacteria" in Philippines

Manuel Masalva from 'Narcos: Mexico' is in a critical condition in a Dubai hospital after a severe bacterial infection.

MMA

'Narcos: Mexico' star Manuel Masalva 'fighting for his life' in coma after contracting bacterial infection

Manuel Masalva is in critical condition due to a severe bacterial infection and is currently in an induced coma.

more#manuel-masalva

fromSFGATE

East Bay food

Michelin-starred SF steakhouse asks for $500K in donations following fire

Niku Steakhouse is seeking $500,000 in donations to support staff wages after a fire caused temporary closure.

4 weeks ago

Boston food

Salem Hospital nurse returns home after suffering devastating injuries in Thailand moped crash

Sierra Fairhurst, a Boston ICU nurse, severely injured in an ATV accident, is recovering with extensive medical support after returning home.

Fairhurst is determined to heal and resume her nursing career, emphasizing self-care to support others.

Donation Scams Compound Suffering for Wildfire Victims

Fraudulent online fundraising is exploiting victims of the Eaton fire, undermining genuine support efforts.

Boston

Dorchester shooting victim, 20, remembered for "intense love and charm"

Kareem Daveiga-Booth, 20, was fatally shot in Dorchester; a GoFundMe has been created to support his family and honor his memory.

8 months ago

UK news

Jay Slater GoFundMe page still receiving donations despite funeral having taken place

Community support continues for missing teenager Jay Slater, who tragically died, with questions arising about fund management and online criticism faced by his family.

Fundraising

Pennsylvania waitress, 81, receives life-changing news after revealing she was too poor to retire

A good Samaritan leveraged TikTok to raise funds for an elderly waitress struggling with financial security.

fromBrooklyn Magazine

Miscellaneous

Desert Island Comics in Williamsburg has launched a GoFundMe to save the store - Brooklyn Magazine

Desert Island Comics seeks financial help through GoFundMe to prevent closure after being unable to renew an unaffordable lease.

fromABC7 San Francisco

San Francisco

Rare birds worth thousands stolen from Concord store as owner asks for community's help

Tofu, a pet bird valued at $2,500, was stolen from Feathered Follies, highlighting the emotional bond between pets and their owners.

US news

Donation Scams Compound Suffering for Wildfire Victims

Fraudulent online fundraising is exploiting victims of the Eaton fire, undermining genuine support efforts.

Boston

Dorchester shooting victim, 20, remembered for "intense love and charm"

Kareem Daveiga-Booth, 20, was fatally shot in Dorchester; a GoFundMe has been created to support his family and honor his memory.

8 months ago

UK news

Jay Slater GoFundMe page still receiving donations despite funeral having taken place

Community support continues for missing teenager Jay Slater, who tragically died, with questions arising about fund management and online criticism faced by his family.

Fundraising

Pennsylvania waitress, 81, receives life-changing news after revealing she was too poor to retire

A good Samaritan leveraged TikTok to raise funds for an elderly waitress struggling with financial security.

fromBrooklyn Magazine

Miscellaneous

Desert Island Comics in Williamsburg has launched a GoFundMe to save the store - Brooklyn Magazine

Desert Island Comics seeks financial help through GoFundMe to prevent closure after being unable to renew an unaffordable lease.

fromABC7 San Francisco

San Francisco

Rare birds worth thousands stolen from Concord store as owner asks for community's help

Tofu, a pet bird valued at $2,500, was stolen from Feathered Follies, highlighting the emotional bond between pets and their owners.

more#community-support

#family-support

Fundraising

Salem Hospital nurse suffers serious facial injuries, brain bleed in Thailand moped crash

Sierra Fairhurst, an ICU nurse, is recovering from a serious ATV accident in Thailand and needs financial support for her treatment.

Miscellaneous

Wendy Williams' family starts GoFundMe after 'trapped' star says she has $15 to her name

Wendy Williams' family is raising funds to support her legal battle against guardianship, which they believe is unjust and isolating.

10 months ago

New York City

Jay Slater's mother hits out at online trolls mocking teen missing in Tenerife

Jay Slater's mother defends GoFundMe page amidst criticism, emphasizing the urgency of finding her missing son.

fromIrish Independent

New York City

'She fought hard to live' - Wexford mother-of-five dies tragically from housefire injuries

Sheree (Peg) Murray passed away after a prolonged battle due to injuries from a house blaze, leaving her family in grief.

Fundraising

Salem Hospital nurse suffers serious facial injuries, brain bleed in Thailand moped crash

Sierra Fairhurst, an ICU nurse, is recovering from a serious ATV accident in Thailand and needs financial support for her treatment.

Miscellaneous

Wendy Williams' family starts GoFundMe after 'trapped' star says she has $15 to her name

Wendy Williams' family is raising funds to support her legal battle against guardianship, which they believe is unjust and isolating.

10 months ago

New York City

Jay Slater's mother hits out at online trolls mocking teen missing in Tenerife

Jay Slater's mother defends GoFundMe page amidst criticism, emphasizing the urgency of finding her missing son.

fromIrish Independent

New York City

'She fought hard to live' - Wexford mother-of-five dies tragically from housefire injuries

Sheree (Peg) Murray passed away after a prolonged battle due to injuries from a house blaze, leaving her family in grief.

Paly student killed by train is identified

15-year-old Ash He, a nonbinary student from Palo Alto High School, tragically died after being struck by a Caltrain.

#hairstylist

Los Angeles

Jesus Guerrero's Family Says Kylie Jenner Will Cover His Funeral Expenses

Jesus Guerrero, a renowned hairstylist, unexpectedly passed away at 34, prompting heartfelt tributes and support from his celebrity clients.

Los Angeles

Kylie Jenner's hairstylist Jesus Guerrero dead at 34

Celebrity hairstylist Jesus Guerrero, known for his work with A-listers, has unexpectedly passed away at the age of 34.

Los Angeles

Jesus Guerrero's Family Says Kylie Jenner Will Cover His Funeral Expenses

Jesus Guerrero, a renowned hairstylist, unexpectedly passed away at 34, prompting heartfelt tributes and support from his celebrity clients.

Los Angeles

Kylie Jenner's hairstylist Jesus Guerrero dead at 34

Celebrity hairstylist Jesus Guerrero, known for his work with A-listers, has unexpectedly passed away at the age of 34.

more#hairstylist

France news

Playboy model, actress Ariane Bellamar dead at 46 from heart attack

Ariane Bellamar, a Playboy model, died unexpectedly from a heart attack at age 46, leaving her family with a financial burden.

#disaster-relief

Digital life

How GoFundMe Became a $250 Million Lifeline After the L.A. Fires

Tim Cadogan, CEO of GoFundMe, experienced a personal crisis with the Eaton fire, prompting an outpouring of over $250 million in donations.

fromwww.dailynews.com

Miscellaneous

Money raised on GoFundMe could affect federal aid for victims of LA wildfires

Los Angeles wildfires have devastated communities, compelling many to seek GoFundMe support amid potential FEMA assistance complications.

Digital life

How GoFundMe Became a $250 Million Lifeline After the L.A. Fires

Tim Cadogan, CEO of GoFundMe, experienced a personal crisis with the Eaton fire, prompting an outpouring of over $250 million in donations.

fromwww.dailynews.com

Miscellaneous

Money raised on GoFundMe could affect federal aid for victims of LA wildfires

Los Angeles wildfires have devastated communities, compelling many to seek GoFundMe support amid potential FEMA assistance complications.

Washington Capitals

Beloved Capitals PA announcer Wes Johnson in intensive care after medical emergency

Wes Johnson, Capitals PA announcer, was found unresponsive before a charity event and is now in intensive care fighting for his life.

fromVG247

Video games

Iconic Elder Scrolls and Fallout voice actor Wes Johnson seemingly suffers medical emergency, fundraiser started to "help his family get through this period"

Voice actor Wes Johnson is in intensive care following a medical emergency.

fromRMNB

Washington Capitals

Beloved Capitals PA announcer Wes Johnson in intensive care after medical emergency

Wes Johnson, Capitals PA announcer, was found unresponsive before a charity event and is now in intensive care fighting for his life.

fromVG247

fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk

Video games

Iconic Elder Scrolls and Fallout voice actor Wes Johnson seemingly suffers medical emergency, fundraiser started to "help his family get through this period"

Voice actor Wes Johnson is in intensive care following a medical emergency.

more#wes-johnson

Miscellaneous

Croydon man who had stroke while living in Spain 'desperate' to come home

Hannah struggles to manage her father's care due to heavy demands and insufficient support after his stroke in Spain.

fromSFGATE

Miscellaneous

Fans rally around celebrated San Francisco filmmaker after cancer diagnosis

Local artist Craig Baldwin is fighting throat cancer and receiving financial support through GoFundMe for his medical expenses.

#fundraising

fromBusiness Insider

Los Angeles

LA County official criticizes GoFundMe for its fees on fire fundraisers: 'We are in a crisis'

A Los Angeles County official mistakenly criticized GoFundMe for high fees during a crisis affecting residents amidst ongoing fires.

fromFast Company

4 months ago

Miscellaneous

More Luigi Mangione crowdfunding campaigns pop up, but experts urge caution

Alternate fundraising platforms are accommodating campaigns for the alleged shooter of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, despite GoFundMe's ban.

fromBrooklyn Eagle

Brooklyn

GoFundMe campaign for boy's funeral surpasses goal

The GoFundMe for Cayden Thompson raised over $7,800 to support funeral expenses after his tragic train surfing accident.

fromBusiness Insider

Los Angeles

LA County official criticizes GoFundMe for its fees on fire fundraisers: 'We are in a crisis'

A Los Angeles County official mistakenly criticized GoFundMe for high fees during a crisis affecting residents amidst ongoing fires.

fromFast Company

4 months ago

Miscellaneous

More Luigi Mangione crowdfunding campaigns pop up, but experts urge caution

Alternate fundraising platforms are accommodating campaigns for the alleged shooter of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, despite GoFundMe's ban.

fromBrooklyn Eagle

Brooklyn

GoFundMe campaign for boy's funeral surpasses goal

The GoFundMe for Cayden Thompson raised over $7,800 to support funeral expenses after his tragic train surfing accident.

Libertine Is Opening a New French Restaurant in Greenwich Village

Libertine is opening La Royale, a French restaurant in Greenwich Village inspired by classic French dining across New York and abroad.

Miscellaneous

Mom killed in murder-suicide by ex-NYPD cop husband seen beaming in gut-wrenching family snap

A dedicated teacher was tragically killed in a murder-suicide by her husband, leaving behind three sons who were home but unharmed.

Marketing

TikTok star Taylor Rousseau Grigg dead at 25

Taylor Rousseau Grigg, a TikTok star, passed away at 25, leaving a profound impact through her strength and spirit during hardships.

Digital life

Trump Campaign Distributes Raised Funds to Victims in Butler, Pa.

The Trump campaign is distributing $6.6 million raised through GoFundMe for victims of an assassination attempt, overseen by the campaign itself.

Miscellaneous

fromsfist.com

Popular SF Artist and Oasis Muralist Diego Gomez Brutally Attacked, Placed in Intensive Care

Diego Gomez, a San Francisco muralist and drag performer, is in ICU after being assaulted, suffering multiple facial fractures on his birthday.