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GoFundMe for 81-year-old seen hauling suitcases to pay wife’s cancer bills raised $281K. Now it’s been shut down

The platform said all donors were refunded after ‘factual misrepresentations’ uncovered

The Independent UK · 19h ago

81-year-old Texas man carried heavy bags to pay wife’s cancer bills; heartbreaking video moves strangers to raise $244,000

At 81, Donald Johnson from Texas faces the financial burden of his wife's cancer treatments. A viral video of him transporting heavy luggage captured the public's sympathy, leading to a GoFundMe that generated over $281,000. Johnson is deeply thankful for the contributions, which have instilled hope in his family. His…

The Economic Times · Sep 25

Arkansas mom secretly clears $67,676 in family debt in just 45 days

For 45 days, Erika Dison carried a secret that could change her family's financial future. While her husband, Cody, continued their everyday life in central Arkansas, she was quietly working to erase every dollar of their $67,676.60 debt. By the time she finally revealed what she had been doing, the…

The Times of India · Sep 24

He Used His Last Words To Identify His Children’s Mother As His Attacker, And Now She’s Paying The Price

Christopher Jones was trying to rebuild his life around his two young sons after leaving a violent relationship. Months later, their mother followed him to a daycare pickup and took his life in front of their children.

Bored Panda · Sep 16

GoFundMe accused of deceptively adding ‘tips’ to donations that go to company and not helping others

A recently filed lawsuit against the fundraising site takes issue with the automatic tip added at checkout that is allegedly difficult to opt out of

The Independent UK · Sep 10

Woman Who Lost ‘A Lot Of My Leg’ To Flesh-Eating Bacteria Warns Women About Common Pre-Swim Habit

“I wouldn't want to wish this on my worst enemy.”

Bored Panda · Aug 26

What happened to Alyshia Rushing? Mama A’s Alabama car crash death leaves four children, fans ‘heartbroken’

Alyshia Rushing, known as TikTok’s “Mama A,” died at 26 after a two-vehicle crash in Montgomery, Alabama, on August 22. Police are investigating the crash, which also killed Landon Dunn. Rushing leaves four children, and a GoFundMe has been launched to support them and their father with daily needs, schooling,…

The Times of India · Aug 24

Mum Mauled in Sydney Shark Attack Halts £280K Fund After 'Second Chance at Life

Sydney shark attack survivor Leah Stewart has closed her GoFundMe after she raised more than A$558,000 for her recovery.

International Business Times UK · Aug 24

Strength Athlete, 41, Loses Arms And Legs After Routine Checkup Takes Horrifying Turn

“Every day has been a battle for her. Every day has been a fight,” her husband, Amery Lee Caoili, said.

Bored Panda · Aug 23

Hanson-Young says men should ‘call out’ boys’ club culture – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Aug 23