Tagged: gofundme

January 1, 2013 @ 1:03 am By The Journal Gazette  |  

The boy awoke on his back, unable to move or speak. He could hear his parents, though. They were nearby. So, with his arms down at his sides, he signaled them with his hands until they stuck a pen in his fingers. With his eyes… Read More

December 10, 2012 @ 4:46 am By NPR  |  

Big-hearted Americans always rush to give money after a disaster. Just how much and how fast is often determined by technology. After the earthquake in Haiti, texting small donations, for example, became a new standard practice. This time around, Hurricane Sandy has shown crowdfunding websites… Read More

November 7, 2012 @ 10:01 am By Charles Luzar  |  

$400,000 in donations from 5,000 people in just 8 days.  Crowdfunding portal GoFundMe continues to have a big impact on the lives of Hurricane Sandy victims.  Their dedicated Hurricane Sandy relief page has been busy. Some of the stories people are sharing are just heart… Read More

November 5, 2012 @ 2:23 pm By JD Alois  |  

Poor social media. It’s received a lot of blame for relational difficulties in our day. The very tools that are supposed to help us connect can also put distance between us. Most commentary on the matter pushes us from one end of the spectrum to… Read More