/r/gofundme

Photograph via snooOG

GoFundMe allows regular people to accomplish extraordinary things with easy-to-use personal donation websites. From exciting life events like weddings & graduations to challenging circumstances like accidents & illnesses, the GoFundMe fundraising software remains one of the best ways to raise money online.


Reddit's Side-wide Spam Filter

Reddit's Site-wide Spam Filter often catches links to GoFundMe, even though we've set the subReddit setting to the lowest possible.

If your post is missing and was not removed for lack of account requirements, it is likely the spam filter flagged your post.

No action is necessary, as the mods periodically restore messages flagged as spam throughout the day.


Account Requirements

  • Accounts must be over 30 days old AND have over 250 COMMENT Karma. Earn your karma organically. Using a karma-farming subreddit will earn a ban.

The following circumventions will result in a ban:

  • Using a karma farming subreddit, such as Karma4You.
  • Unsolicited private messaging to push your campaign.
  • Posting your campaign on someone else's post.

Rules

  1. Posts must be more than just a link to your campaign. Be descriptive! Show evidence . This includes:

  • If this is for your pet, photos of your pet in question, with your username on a handwritten note in the picture.
  • School documentation showing enrollment if you are asking for assistance for school.
  • Redacted bills showing your situation.
  • Or other relevant documentation that can help establish credibility.
  • At minimum, please attach an unobstructed selfie photo of yourself(the submitter) with a handwritten note of your username.
  • Low effort posts that simply say to the effect of, "everything is listed in the GoFundMe" will be removed.
  • Please Flair your posts, once created.

  • Only 1 GoFundMe per user. We want you have some personal connection to the campaign, and not submit multiple GFMs simply because they were in the news.

  • Reposts are allowed once a week. 4 times total.

  • Acceptable transfer methods for individuals are for crowdfunding sites only, such as GoFundme, YouCaring, etc. Individuals should avoid using crypto, or direct banking aps (like Chase). Paypal Pool campaigns are okay, but not regular Paypal accounts. 501c(3) and NGOs may use whatever method they wish. (Updated 1/27/2021)

  • Don't PM people to make requests. If you receive an unsolicited private message, please let us know!

  • Do not post politically-related campaigns. They're just too divisive. Also scammers like to take advantage of people just because of a popular topic.

  • Trolling will not be tolerated and offending users will be banned.

  • Don't bug the mods for an exception to the account requirements. None will be given. If you attempt to circumvent the requirement by karma farming or by commenting on someone else's post, your account will be banned.

  • No posting for other Redditors. No Alts. This is viewed as a circumvention of the requirements and the accounts in question will be banned. (New Oct 22, 2020)

  • No referral links. A referral link like that isn't likely to solve anyone's financial problems in the time frame they need. Any referral links posted here will be flagged as spam, and may trigger your account to be added to Reddit's site-wide spammer list. (New March 16, 2024)


  • Miscellaneous

    • List of Other Resources on Reddit and on the Internet can be found HERE.
    • The New User Introduction can be found HERE.

    /r/gofundme is a participant in the /r/UniversalScammerList. If you have been banned elsewhere, please resolve your ban from the originating subReddit.

    /r/gofundme

    163,562 Subscribers

    1

    College student facing eviction. I’m desperate.

    I have had a tremendously unfortunate series of events happen this year. A mental health crisis, the loss of my vehicle, and deteriorating health has led me to be out of a job. The assistance programs for my state are far too slow, and I don’t have anyone I can ask for help. I have about 15 days before eviction is filed. Anything would help, anything at all.

    https://gofund.me/8162646b

    0 Comments
    2024/12/20
    16:37 UTC

    1

    Homeless mom trying to get ahead for my daughters and I.

    Hey everyone, I’ve held off doing anything like this, but I’m struggling, I’m behind on bills, and I’m trying to play catch up and save for a rental, and I’m just not having the success I need. I’m putting my hope out there in others hands, anything would be appreciated, even just thoughts our way. Thank you.

    https://gofund.me/0dd6c38c

    0 Comments
    2024/12/20
    17:51 UTC

    1

    Stage 4 Squamous Cell Carcinoma

    Hi everyone, Let me preface this with saying, if you can't give, we appreciate prayers just as much as anything. There is a lot to unpack here. In August of this year, my wife of 10 years was diagnosed with Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) for the third time in her life. She's 30 this year. We also found out shortly before that we were pregnant for the second time, due in January of '24. Unfortunately, where we live in West MI, they were not willing to do chemo and radiation while she was pregnant, they wanted to take the baby out at 28 weeks and proceed from there. We were not comfortable taking our son out so early, so we had to broaden our search. University of Cincinnati became a focal point of our lives. She had surgery on her neck here at home in Grand Rapids MI where they removed 20+ lymph nodes from the right side of her neck, and then her and our 2 year old traveled to Ohio to continue treatment. They stayed there for 7 weeks, and she went through many, many rounds of chemo and radiation. I traveled back and forth as much as possible while continuing to work to keep our insurance current and bills payed. Thanksgiving, they were able to come home and we were hesitantly given the all clear, but she continued to be in a huge amount of pain, and nobody could figure out why. Cue an emergency visit to the hospital, a CT scan, and the news that they would be performing an C-section on the 9th of December, roughly a month before our original due date. All went well for our new son, 1 night in the NICU, a happy and healthy little boy. My wife underwent an additional CT scan with a PET scan as well, and the news was devastating. The SCC had traveled throughout her body. It is now in her brain, her shoulder, her lungs, her pelvis, pretty much full body. It is stage 4, treatable but not curable. We are still in the beginning stages of processing this, and palliative care is being started. It is absolutely devastating as a husband and father to hear that kind of news, and to know that each day with my wife could be the last. We are fighting one day at a time, and thanking God for every day that she's still here. We have a hopefully long and very tough journey ahead of us. Anything that can be donated is appreciated beyond words. Prayers for our family are heartfelt and we are grateful for them. Thank you thank you thank you.

    0 Comments
    2024/12/20
    12:24 UTC

    23

    Really need to get teeth. Medicaid only pays for 1 pair every 5 years. Please help.

    My longer health history is in my GoFundMe (and in my Reddit history), but basically my 1st ever pair of dentures broke and it’s been 3 years without teeth, and my self-esteem is fading. I want to smile again, feel normal, not hide when a camera comes out and eat healthy (cause most veggies are hard). If you can help, please consider donating or sharing. Even just updooting helps by showing more people. Thanks in advance. ❤️🙏

    https://gofund.me/4b6cb6b7

    4 Comments
    2024/12/20
    12:42 UTC

    0

    Help me enabling streaming again

    Hello everyone!

    I am Iris, aka. Irish Clockwork on twitch and other platforms.

    I have a passion for streaming and gaming and up until now I've been using my laptop from 2018 to stream with. This lady has kick-started my streaming path and I'm still privileged that up until this day she accepted anything I "threw" at her.

    Sadly after almost 6 years of daily use her age is starting to show. Today I got my 2nd blue screen followed by a restart and the keyboard is losing it's function. I've been to a mechanic already but after a quick fix my hopes went up in hope that she'd be as old. Yet after using her for a day the problems returned.

    Now a little backstory about me. Hi I'm Iris 24 years old and I live alone in a living space with caregivers due to personal reasons. Due to these personal reasons with one prominent one being fatigue and exhaustion, I am unfortunately not suit to working full weeks. This has led to quite some financial issues including living paycheck to paycheck with no room for saving. Streaming is a way to combine my love for losing myself in a game where I'm able to be anyone with socialising and entertaining people.

    I wish I didn't have to make a go fund me page, as I'm not one to easily ask for help. Though the situation I'm currently placed in could lose me my way to the outside world and my streaming. The money will go to a new pc capable of streaming.

    I'd hope you consider donating. Even if it's €1 Thank you in advance.

    https://gofund.me/81198781

    0 Comments
    2024/12/20
    08:37 UTC

    1

    Please Help Avoid Homelessness

    Hello. I have had some recent health issues after having surgery. I've fallen behind on rent and my landlord is going to evict me. I have no family or friends where I live and I will be out on the street. I also have cats and I worry about them more than myself. They're my only family. I'm in a really bad spot mentally and physically.

    My best friend who lives in a different state has organized this because I have all but given up. I feel scared and numb. This is a last ditch effort to save myself and try to get back on my feet.

    Thank you for reading.

    https://gofund.me/2dbc02d7

    0 Comments
    2024/12/20
    09:43 UTC

    1

    Help my family and I avoid eviction

    We've been behind for a while but with only one income currently we just can't seem to get caught up. We're a little over 2k behind right now. If we could get caught up we could stay on top of it but we haven't even managed to catch up. I just want to keep a roof over my kids heads. Any help would be appreciated. We got a pay or quit notice today. If we haven't cleared up in 10 days we will be evicted on 12/31. I don't know how we're going to get this much money in 10 days.

    https://gofund.me/241baaa0

    1 Comment
    2024/12/19
    21:52 UTC

    404

    Help me make some lasting memories for myself and my family.

    Hello all,

    This year has been a weird one. It started off with moving in with my partner, expecting a baby and getting a promotion at work. Not too bad! However, as the time passed, I was having more and more health issues. After some quite frankly terrible diagnosis attempts by my GP I finally got referred to the hospital for a colonoscopy which revealed Stage 4 bowel cancer, spread to my liver and lungs. After a brief chat with my new oncology friend, I found out the care would be palliative, with the hope of giving me some extra time with my new family and a quality of life for the remainder (26 months average was the figure I was given). So, as you can imagine, it's put quite a damper on things. Despite this, I will be marrying my partner next year and I have a small baby and a just turned 18 year old to fight for.

    I know the chances are small, so my main focus is on creating some memories to leave with and for my family to keep with them when I am no longer here. Which brings me to the GoFundMe I have set up. Pride set aside, any help, up voting, sharing or donations would all be most welcome as I look to be able to spend more quality time with my loved ones before it is too late for me to do so. Please feel free to have a look at my GoFundMe page and have a read of my journey which I am updating as regularly as I can. Thank you all for taking the time to read this and I wish you all the best.

    https://gofund.me/c1340142

    53 Comments
    2024/12/19
    13:36 UTC

    6

    Even sharing would help tremendously

    I didn't plan to make this GoFundMe but life is really good at throwing curveballs. I have a last minute hysterectomy to prevent precancerous cells turning into cancerous cells as well as the removal of one ovary. And last week I had an emergency engine repair.

    I'm reaching out to Reddit because I'm a sole income mom of two teenagers - their dad and I are no longer together and I have primary custody. My biggest fear is putting any of their needs at risk while I'm out of work. Anything helps and thank you if you've read this far

    https://gofund.me/e83bae9f

    0 Comments
    2024/12/19
    01:22 UTC

    49

    Help save my cousin Hadi from bone cancer

    Hi I'm Fundraising to save my little cousin Abdul Hadi's life from a horrible cancer located in his bone. He has just turned 9 years old and was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma at the age of 5 years old, a deadly bone cancer located in his right foot which has spread all the way up his leg and hips. He has been Suffering for 4 years of non stop treatments like extreme radiation therapy and chemo. Without intervention, the tumor has continued to grow, invading nearby bones, joints, soft tissues, and neuromuscular bundles. This causes severe pain, loss of limb function and fractures. Due to these problems Hadi stopped attending school, is unable to play outside with his brothers, friends and can no longer walk without immense pain. His condition untreated leads to less than a 5-year survival rate of 10%.

    Despite Hadi's dad having multiple jobs his family is unable to afford the needed intensive chemotherapy with stem cell transplant which is what your proceeds of $28,000 will be used for. This treatment gives Hadi a 90% chance to win life.

    No amount is too big or too small, even a prayer for the family and him would be greatly appreciated🙏

    You can ask me for anything like his scans, X-rays and reports to prove authenticity by just dming me.

    Gofundme: https://gofund.me/d3fb6181

    For anyone wondering, yup this is a repost 9 days after the first repost which is allowed👍🏼

    1 Comment
    2024/12/19
    04:43 UTC

    74

    My wife is currently battling stage 4 brain cancer (Glioblastoma)

    https://gofund.me/9bbdaa2e My beautiful wife is currently battling stage 4 brain cancer (Glioblastoma) We have 3 beautiful kiddos together. The Doctors gave her a year or two left to live, and as a husband and father. That news is devastating. She is currently in the hospital because of a really bad seizure last night and not doing to good. We both would love for anyone that can and are willing to, to donate to our Gofund me. Love and cherish your loved ones. You never know if tomorrow is guaranteed. Feel free to share this post around as well. Thank you in advance!

    6 Comments
    2024/12/19
    05:15 UTC

    0

    Help transfem move out

    I'm a 19 year old trans woman who has been in a rut for a little over a few years now, living in a bad household, my situation is made doubly worse by the fact I live in Florida, which has put in place more anti-trans legislation over the past few years. Anything counts. Just want some more on top of what I already have (plus whatever I'll continue to make), so I can get out of here.

    https://gofund.me/e1d2465b

    5 Comments
    2024/12/18
    16:21 UTC

    9

    Help while dads ill

    ANYONE WHO SEESTHIS PLEASE CONTACT ME FIRST

    Hi,Im lee and the photos my dad.He had a heart attack few weeks ago and has been hospitalized since,He has cardiovascular disease.He Is Self-employed and we have had no income since.Were Struggling with life at the minute,We have our quarterly electricity bill due for two weeks,no home heating oil and need food..If you help im so so thankful and will try to payback if possible Anything helps,Thank you again.

    https://imgur.com/a/JjwnXEc

    https://gofund.me/f4b4b78d

    5 Comments
    2024/12/18
    15:50 UTC

    1

    Support for living expenses

    I got a small Problem iam a little Bit Shot in mony for this month and i need Money to pay Rent and buy food for the Rest of the year. This year was a hard year for me. To myself Iam a 32 year old Student WHO stddys at the Moment to become an Ingenieur Here in Germany. I live at the Moment from Bafög (ITS Like a student loan). This year was especialy hard for me because my mother came Last year (2023) into the Hospital with a septic shock, she was until April this year in the Hospital and i Had to Take Care over every Thing here. Since May 2024 i got Diagnosed with a "mild" Form of Burnout and i Had to Pause my school. Iam greatfull for any contribiution and thank u all in advance. https://gofund.me/76e7f36a

    0 Comments
    2024/12/18
    09:08 UTC

    1

    My son-in-law had emergency surgery to save his life

    This is for my daughter and son-in-law.

    💖💖💖 Hi everyone, hope you’re doing well. I’m reaching out to ask for support for this GoFundMe. This cause is important and whether you can donate or simply share the fundraiser, every little bit helps and is greatly appreciated. Here’s the link: https://gofund.me/1701e552

    0 Comments
    2024/12/18
    00:13 UTC

    1

    Support for living expenses

    I got a small Problem iam a little Bit Shot in mony for this month and i need Money to pay Rent and buy food for the Rest of the year. This year was a hard year for me. To myself Iam a 32 year old Student WHO stddys at the Moment to become an Ingenieur Here in Germany. I live at the Moment from Bafög (ITS Like a student loan). This year was especialy hard for me because my mother came Last year (2023) into the Hospital with a septic shock, she was until April this year in the Hospital and i Had to Take Care over every Thing here. Since May 2024 i got Diagnosed with a "mild" Form of Burnout and i Had to Pause my school. Iam greatfull for any contribiution and thank u all in advance. https://gofund.me/a2ec369d

    0 Comments
    2024/12/18
    00:22 UTC

    0

    Brother totaled mom's car, stole her insurance payout, bought new car and trip to Japan. Mom is devastated. Help?

    Proof I'm an evolved shaved Sasquatch: https://imgur.com/a/txJ9YYV

    I know this isn't a life/death, home/street situation but I hope more sentimental and justice based requests are accepted.

    The Deal:

    My brother lent his car out and it got totaled. He started using my late pops' car which is my mother's only transportation and a moving memory capsule of my father to her. It was the first new thing they'd bought together in 42 years. Thousands and thousands of miles of family adventures.

    He totaled it. Spent the insurance check on a down payment for a 2024 Sentra for him then maxed out my credit cards for a 3 week trip to see his son in Japan.

    Currently:

    My mother is beyond heartbroken. She's always dreamed of walking onto a car lot and driving off in some funky little feminine ride just for her without anyone's input or opinion. I reminded her of this and she was starting to get over the old car and look forward to the next phase of her vehicular life.

    Like so many I've dreamed of buying my mom a car. I came so close to helping. All I want is to see joy on her face again. Such an absurd betrayal. Btw I'm not asking for more than she was owed for her old car. We aren't trying to use this for an upgrade.

    Odds are low, I know. But if by some miracle you all can help me see genuine joy on my mother's face again there's no word in any language to encompass my gratitude. I'm humiliated to ask.

    Thank you for reading this novel and clicking if you did. I understand whatever the outcome. I hope everyone is able to pull a lovely holiday from whatever the hell is going on these days. Truly.

    p.s. I'm practically giving up my hard earned internet anonymity for this likely futile endeavor. But I love her. What can I do?

    8 Comments
    2024/12/18
    05:21 UTC

    1

    Help Us Support a Young Student Fight a Harsh Financial Crisis and Prevent a Possible Eviction

    Dear Friends

    We really really hope this is the proper and right place to ask.. as we wanted to take our chances and ask for help here and see what happens.

    We are group of Leipzig students and we got a very close and important friend who fell into a really really terrible financial situation, and things has just gotten way worse for him..

    It's a very very long story.. but we are writing you this with the hopes of trying to get him back on his feet, as in our eyes he seemed like he was really starting to lose hope, and it honestly breaks our hearts seeing him like that.. He doesn't deserve it at all, but this is life.. and things like that can always happen to the best of us at any time.. He was there for us when we needed him, so we've collectively decided that we would try and manage to spread his situation and his Gofundme crowdfunding thing that he just created, so that hopefully we could help him out as much as we could, as this is the least thing we could do for him.

    He is pretty ashamed about it as well, but we've told him that it is absolutely ok to ask for help from people when dealing with a real crisis, as we are all human in the end and always here for each other.

    It would be truly an extraordinarily blessing if you decide to help our classmate get back on his feet. Any help would be unbelievably appreciated.. and we are saying this from the bottom of our hearts.

    This is completely optional of course, we just wanted to try our luck with this and do our part here for his own sake. Of course, if you have anyone who might be interested in lending a hand as well, you can check his story Here: (or here: https://gofund.me/0f26f398) Do share this as well, if you want to. It would also be super appreciated.

    God bless all of your beautiful souls We love ya all so much! 

    0 Comments
    2024/12/17
    19:21 UTC

    1

    Help Tawny with housing costs

    Tawny has faced anemia, heart failure, hypoxia, irregular heartbeat, and ultimately leukemia, but remains VERY optimistic. Today she supported by the UW Medical Center in Seattle. A donation to her GoFundMe will help her secure and maintain stable housing while she endures chemotherapy. She is a very loved mother, sister, and friend. We are all doing everything we can to support her as she has supported all of us in the past.

    https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-tawnys-battle-against-leukemia

    0 Comments
    2024/12/17
    19:38 UTC

    Back To Top