Tagged: gofundme

July 7, 2016 @ 12:35 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Following the death of Baton Rouge resident, Alton Sterling, actress Issa Rae launched a GoFundMe initiative to raise $200,000 for Sterling’s children. The father of five was killed on Tuesday morning during an encounter with two Baton Rouge police officers, who were questioning him after… Read More

July 6, 2016 @ 11:07 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Following the launch of Brad Paisley’s West Virginia Flooding Relief GoFundMe initiative, 44-year-old actress Jennifer Garner has officially offered her support for the campaign and encouraged her fans to do the same. As previously reported, Paisley took to the crowdfunding portal last week to help… Read More

July 4, 2016 @ 9:42 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just four days after country star, Brad Paisley, launched a GoFundMe campaign for the West Virginia Flood Relief, over 5,100 supporters have flocked to the funding initiative to secure nearly $540,000 for the cause. As previously reported, Paisley took to the crowdfunding portal last week to… Read More

June 30, 2016 @ 8:13 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Following the devastating floods in West Virginia that have killed 28 residents and destroyed 1,200 homes, country superstar, Brad Paisley has launched a GoFundMe initiative to raise $1 million for the victims. Paisley, who is originally from the state, revealed on the campaign’s website: “On… Read More

June 27, 2016 @ 2:28 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Over the weekend, crowdfunding portal GoFundMe announced that 175 initiatives have successfully raised over $150,000 for the victims of the West Virginia floods. The funding platform shared: ” On June 23, 2016, a historic flood hit West Virginia, leaving 24 individuals dead, destroying homes and… Read More

June 27, 2016 @ 8:50 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Seeking to help athletes from all over the world reach their Olympic dreams, GoFundMe announced on Monday its new global competition for those looking to achieve the gold at the Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro.  The crowdfunding portal revealed the Olympian who secures the most… Read More

June 25, 2016 @ 10:36 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just one week after the British Labour Party politician, Helen Joanne “Jo” Cox, tragically passed away, more than 40,000 of her devoted supporters have raised £1.4 million for various organizations in her honor through a crowdfunding campaign on GoFundMe. As previously reported, Cox died just outside the library… Read More

June 24, 2016 @ 10:53 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Less than two weeks after the devastating shooting at Orlando’s nightclub, Pulse, nearly 115,000 supporters of the victims have raised over $6.1 million through a GoFundMe campaign, which was launched by LGBT organization, Equality Florida. Following the shooting, which left 49 dead and 53 injured, the… Read More

June 23, 2016 @ 3:13 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

GoFundMe announced last week that athletes are taking to its global crowdfunding platform to raise funds as they prepare to make their way to the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Summer Olympics. The funding portal revealed over the past several months, nearly 100 athletes have raised nearly $400,000 as… Read More

June 20, 2016 @ 11:12 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Following the devastating death of British Labour Party politician, Helen Joanne “Jo” Cox, nearly 30,000 supporters have raised over £900,000 through the GoFundMe campaign, Jo Cox’s Fund, which was launched by her family and friends. On June 16th, Cox fatally shot and stabbed outside the library of Birstall, West Yorkshire, where she… Read More

June 17, 2016 @ 8:40 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just four days after LGBT organization, Equality Florida, launched its Pulse Victim GoFundMe initiative, over 105,000 supporters have flocked to the page and donated $5.1 million. Over the weekend, a horrific shooting in Orlando’s club, Pulse, left 49 clubgoers dead and 53 injured. Following the… Read More

June 14, 2016 @ 8:13 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Less than two days after LGBT rights group Equality Florida launched a crowdfunding campaign on GoFundMe dedicated to the victims of this weekend’s Orlando shooting, the initiative has officially surpassed $3 million thanks to over 69,000 supporters. As previously reported, the horrific shooting in Orlando’s club, Pulse, left… Read More

June 13, 2016 @ 3:37 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  GoFundMe announced on Monday it is offering up $100,000 to the Orlando shooting victims. The devastating incident took place in at the nightclub, Pulse, and left 49 dead and 53 injured. The crowdfunding platform shared: “Today, GoFundMe donated $100,000 to the campaign supporting victims… Read More

June 13, 2016 @ 3:12 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Following the death of The Voice star, Christina Grimmie, the singer’s manager Brian Teefey of LH7 Management launched a GoFundMe initiative to raise funds for her love ones. After her performance in Orlando, Florida, on Friday evening, the 22-year-old musician was shot and killed by 27-year-old, Kevin James Loibl…. Read More

June 13, 2016 @ 11:29 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Over the weekend, a horrific shooting in Orlando’s club, Pulse, left 49 clubgoers dead and 53 injured. Following the event, LGBT rights group Equality Florida took to crowdfunding platform GoFundMe to raise $2 million for the victims and their families. Within one day, the campaign… Read More

May 25, 2016 @ 9:37 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

This week, crowdfunding platform GoFundMe released new data highlighting the giving community in Iowa. Iowans have started over 15,000 GoFundMe campaigns, raising $13.1 million from nearly 215,000 total donations. The GoFundMe team stated that the Des Moines Metro Area is considered the largest funding community in Iowa and has… Read More

May 18, 2016 @ 3:58 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

GoFundMe recently announced that it has formed a one year partnership with The Basketball Tournament (TBT), presented by Jack Link’s Protein Snacks. The duo is looking to launch a new fundraiser next month for Big Brothers Big Sisters organization. The organizations revealed that The Basketball Tournament will reserve the 16th… Read More

May 10, 2016 @ 10:49 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Monday, crowdfunding platform GoFundMe announced its community has raised over $300,000 for the Fort McMurray fire victims. The fire, which started on May 1st, began in Alberta and has destroy homes and businesses leaving 88,000 people displaced. Rob Solomon, GoFundMe CEO, stated: “This fire… Read More

May 9, 2016 @ 11:35 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Seeking to help their Fort McMurray, Alberta fans in need, WWE stars Kevin Owens and Tyler Breeze hit crowdfunding portal GoFundMe to raise funds for the victims of the devastating fires. The fires, which resulted in what’s considered the largest evacuation of residents in Alberta’s history,… Read More

May 2, 2016 @ 11:59 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

In celebration of the this year’s teacher’s appreciation week, crowdfunding portal GoFundMe announced that it is matching the first $100 to any campaign that is dedicated to any educator or classrooms. The GoFundMe team revealed: “Teacher Appreciation Week has arrived, and here at GoFundMe we want… Read More