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FEBRUARY 2016
Prom for students with autism
Kevin is an educator at a high school program for students diagnosed with autism. He is dedicated to giving his students the same opportunities as everyone else, so he is raising money to throw them a special prom at a great venue.
Giving the gift of a warm meal
Jason Pinardo is planning a pop-up dinner for 150 Philadelphians living in homelessness. In just one week, he was able to surpass his goal and now has the funds to make this event a reality. Jason hopes that those who attend this dinner leave with a full stomach and a sense of hope.
JANUARY 2016
Superfan goes to big game
Gregory "Catman" Good is a well-known superfan of the Carolina Panthers, and has never missed a single home game since 1995. When he attends their games, he can be seen sporting a bright blue costume, complete with a wacky wig and a Panthers cape. To repay the joy he has brought to so many over the years, Catman's friends and fans are helping to send him to Santa Clara this weekend to cheer on his beloved team.
Local resident helps #FlintWaterCrisis
Marseille Allen is among many good samaritans who are making a difference for the people of Flint, Michigan by raising money to deliver safe drinking water to families in need. Marseille started out with a modest goal of $1,000, but she never expected just how much momentum her cause would gain, and how many lives she would be able to touch because of it.
Secret Service Agent injured in crash
Garrett FitzGerald was on duty as a Federal Agent in the United States Secret Service when the car he was riding in was hit head-on by another vehicle. Garrett survived, but was left with extensive injuries. This campaign was created to aid Garrett and his fiancée, Joan, as they begin the long road to recovery.
DECEMBER 2015
Blind athlete's legacy
Jake has been extremely active all his life. Sadly, at the age of 9, he was declared legally blind due to a rare genetic disease. Deciding not to let this setback define the rest of his life, Jake learned to do all the things he used to, but now without his vision. He wants to raise enough money for the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind to be able to provide students with the opportunity to try sports, so he is running a marathon to raise awareness.
Support for San Bernardino shooting victims
On December 2nd, the city of San Bernardino experienced an unthinkable tragedy as two shooters opened fire at the Inland Regional Center, killing 14 people and injuring 21 more. The mayor of San Bernardino created this campaign to support the victims and their families, and the response has been amazing.
Donors rally for sisters fighting disease
Rebecca and Jason Conci have three young daughters, two of whom are fighting the same rare genetic disease. The past few years have been filled with visits to the doctor, hospital stays, intense operations, and many health scares. A family friend created this campaign to help pay off the Conci family's home so that they can put all of their focus into caring for their daughters.
Students surprise university employee
Austin is a student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Every morning when he heads to breakfast, a university employee named Ms. Diane greets him with a genuine smile, and asks how he's doing. Ms. Diane is well known to all of the students due to her caring attitude and good heart. Since she'll be without work between semesters, Austin started a campaign to surprise Ms. Diane with some money so that she can enjoy the holidays with her family without having to worry.
Giving back for the holidays
For the past couple of years, 14-year-old Greyson has raised money for the homeless community and passed out "bags of joy" during the holiday season. These bags contain blankets, clothing, snacks, and other necessities that keep homeless individuals warm and happy. To continue this annual tradition, Greyson is reaching out to his friends and family for donations, and has already raised over $1,600.
NOVEMBER 2015
Fans rally around band after crash
Los Angeles-based band, The Ghost Inside, was in a tragic accident this past week when their tour bus was in a head-on collision with a semi-truck. Sadly, two people were killed and another ten were rushed to the hospital. Friends set up this campaign and the outpouring of support has been amazing.
Memorial fund for Paris attack victim
Nick Alexander was a well-known merchandise manager who had worked with dozens of musicians on tour. Sadly, his life was cut short during the terrorist attacks on Friday as he was working at Paris' Bataclan concert hall. In the wake of this tragedy, his friend set up a campaign to support Nick's family and donations have poured in from across the world.
Support for home invasion victim
Semantha, a wife, mother, and solider, was injured during a violent home invasion. Bravely, she fought back and survived the attack, but is in the hospital recovering from injuries. Donations poured in to help Semantha and her family as she continues to heal.
Flood of support for single father
James moved from New York to Colorado with hopes of creating a better life for his young son. Due to unfortunate circumstances, they are now homeless and struggling. James has a job as a barber, but no vehicle, and the temperatures are only getting colder. A friend created this campaign to give James a boost, and the response has been amazing.
Young parents tragically killed in crash
On Halloween, two young parents went on a trip to the store while their four children remained at home. Tragically, they got into a fatal car wreck and never made it home. State trooper Nathan Bradley responded to the scene, and later went to the couple's home to take care of the children until their grandmother arrived. Deeply saddened by the situation, he created a campaign to help support the family during this incredibly difficult time.
Massive support for 80s musician
Adam Roth spent the 1980s as a member of The Del Fuegos, a popular garage-style rock band. He continued working in music long after the band broke up, and lent his talent to many reputable projects. Now, Adam is battling stage 4 cancer. Friends and fans from around the world rallied together to help raise enough money to cover Adam's medical treatments.
Treatment for veteran's young daughter
Christina was just about to re-enlist in the Navy for another four years of service when her life turned upside down. Her four-year-old daughter, Blair, was diagnosed with a rare disease that would require a kidney transplant in order to live. Within weeks, Christina gave up her career to fight the next big battle: the one to save her daughter's life.
Gift of sight for exchange student
Joseph is an exchange student from Sierra Leone who was born with congenital cataracts. His host father was concerned about Joseph's lack of medical attention, so he took him to see a specialist. The doctors agreed to remove the cataracts at a reduced price, but several thousand dollars were still required to cover associated costs. The community came together on GoFundMe to help Joseph regain his sight.
OCTOBER 2015
Thousands rally for 90-year-old veteran
Johnnie Hodges is a war veteran living on social security. He fell behind on his mortgage when his wife became ill with Alzheimer's disease, and now faces eviction. Thousands of people came together on GoFundMe to help Johnnie stay in his beloved home.
Allergy alert dog for Aeverie
5-year-old Aeverie suffers from anaphylaxis, a severe allergy to 65% of foods. Even the slightest trace of certain foods can send her to the hospital. Aeverie's parents want to get her an allergy alert dog to make sure she's as safe as possible at all times.
Flood of donations for shooting survivor
Chris Mintz, a father and a veteran, was at Umpqua Community College when the shooter opened fire. When Chris stood up to the gunman, he was shot 7 times. Thankfully, he survived, and is now being hailed as a national hero. Well-wishers from all over the world came together to show Chris their support.
Related Press
INQUISITR - Chris Mintz GoFundMe total to $800,000
ABC NEWS (VIDEO) - 'Hero' Umpqua Community College Student Chris Mintz Speaks After Being Shot 7 Times
DAILY MAIL - The hero Army veteran who was shot seven times as he 'charged at Oregon college shooter' Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3257223/He-wasn-t-going-stand-watching-horrific-happen-hero-Army-veteran-shot-five-times-charged-Oregon-