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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)


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    • The New User Introduction can be found HERE.

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    How to Attach a Photo to Your Post for Rule 1

    Hello new users!

    As we have requirements spelled out in Rule 1 on including some sort of evidence in your posts, we've created this post for those of you who need help with that.

    Rule 1 states:

    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 and 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.

    Generally these are provided as photos or screencaps. Because Reddit doesn't allow an image upload with text, we generally suggest the following:

    1. Upload the photo(s) to Imgur.com or other image hosting site.
    2. Copy URL or Link to the photo(s)
    3. In the body of your post here, make sure to include the link that you've copied. It usually starts with http:// or https://.

    And that's it!

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    2024/11/09
    20:00 UTC

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    Hip replacement and spinal surgery recovery

    Helllo, my name is C and I’m 27. Back in June, I was in crash that almost cost me my life. My recovery had been a hard road but I was finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. Then in the beginning of October I found out I har A vascular Necrosis in my hip. As I’m waiting for surgery I’m pretty much bed ridden. I was a para educator- a job I liked but won’t be able to return to. I am still waiting for disability to hopefully come through. Anything helps and I’m really great full I found this sup.

    If you made it this way thank you for reading

    https://gofund.me/c1ff8a8c

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    2024/11/09
    17:13 UTC

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    Need Help With Essential Diabetes (Type 1) Care - Anything Helps!

    Howdy! Around June, I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, which was certainly... unexpected. At 24, it's certainly not news you expect to hear. It's been difficult to get the help that i've needed since then thanks to a particularly brutal unemployment stint, so i've been barely treading above water, as it were.

    I’ve included the link to my gofundme: https://gofund.me/941a5b15 , I’m hoping that I’m able to reach out to more people than just my small group of friends and their Facebooks. Any little bit helps me get towards my goal. Thanks!

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    2024/11/09
    17:23 UTC

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    Please help Maria receive medical tests and a diagnosis asap!

    https://gofund.me/d4f33797 Hi all, I need your help for a sick teenager in Panama. Her family is struggling for basic needs and cannot afford to pay for the medical costs. I have been raising money for this family for over a year and the costs have become too much for my local donations to cover. So I am reaching out now to get help from all over. Please take a moment to read the story and donate/share. Every dollar helps!

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    2024/11/09
    17:47 UTC

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    Help a family after losing their mother

    Please consider helping a family that has recently lost their mother after giving birth to her 12th child.

    Two weeks after giving birth to the family's 12th child Rachel suffered complications from post natal pre-eclampsia.

    She leaves behind 12 children (11 that still live at home) ranging in age from 3 weeks to 23. This is a profound loss for the family.

    They have a lot of things to figure out in the next few weeks. She ran the family bakery that might have to close. The family will also have to pay the extensive medical bills that include a flight to the nearest hospital.

    https://gofund.me/9d8734d1

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    2024/11/09
    16:25 UTC

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    Help Me Smile Again

    Hey y'all! So I'll try to keep this short. I have had a lifelong medical disease that has both physically damaged my teeth as well as rotting them from the inside out. My smile became damaged very young in life But as a teen parent that obviously came secondary to my family. I have recently started the process to get them fixed. Due to the fact that we are in November and my insurance resets in January, I have been put on somewhat of a tight time frame. The goal is for me to get the top work done immediately (it's more than just teeth, it's bone and gums too). They are thinking the second week in December. And then fix my bottom teeth after my insurance resets in January. I managed to save roughly $1,500, the problem is that I'm still short almost $2,500 . If I had more time I would honestly just get a second job, but with the time frame as short as it is, this is my next best option. The link I post here has both the x-rays from the oral surgeon as well as a selfie. If you're in a position to help, there are no words that I could say to really relay how thankful I would be. If you're not in a position to help and you just read my story. I really appreciate you even doing that.

    https://angelink.com/fundraiser-public/1e75d280-311e-4a04-9f25-4e552c205383

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    2024/11/09
    17:03 UTC

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    I need help please

    Please I just help with my student balance, I wouldn't be doing this If I had a choice to take out loans because I physically can't, not only did I get rejected from getting loans, but my parents also got rejected from parent plus and even private loans, just anything please.

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    2024/11/09
    06:31 UTC

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    Donate to help my girlfriend keep studying in Finland

    https://gofund.me/94d96903

    Hi,

    This is one of the last resorts. My girlfriend came from Kenya to Finland to study nursing to pursue her dreams. Her studies are going well, but same time we are both stressed about her future here, as she is from poor family and studying in Finland is so expensive, espicially now, as our government has raised the income requirement to 9,600 euros, which have to be on your account when you are extending your residence permit. Unfortunately, we have to do that next summer, but we have no idea how to get that money. We are also getting married, but we are not sure how long it takes, as her "Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage" came back with wrong name, and we had to send it back. If we were married, we wouldn't need income requirement for her, neither we would need to pay tuition fees, but this is the reality now and we have to bear it. We are both working hard to get necessary funding (thank God that she found work).

    No picture, as she doesn't really like asking people for money, but I feel like this is the only option. And I want to stay anonymous as well, as rumors spread rapidly in her community.

    Funds will be solely used: Income requirement: 9600 euros Tuition Fee: 4250 euros

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    2024/11/09
    09:29 UTC

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    Father in disaster relief/ need please help.

    First off l'd like to introduce myself My name is Marcial. Owner operator of oh bay hauling. Recently opened a business for myself and everything is going swell. For the first time in my life all the stars are aligned. Timing is perfect other than I had a bad trailer breakdown and frame is bad. I am down on my luck and could really use support to hopefully be able to afford a newly used trailer

    https://gofund.me/9c207f65

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    2024/11/08
    22:24 UTC

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    Facing Eviction

    Hello. Were currently facing eviction and are 2 months behind on rent. We're all working as hard as we can to get the funds together but we need help. If anyone can help us out we would greatly appreciate it. Our complex is not helpful at all. They won't budge on needing the funds all at once. Please help us if you can. Kindness breeds kindness! https://gofund.me/6eff2b7a

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    2024/11/09
    01:34 UTC

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    Support My Uncle's Life-Saving Surgery

    https://preview.redd.it/w1unk1fjbszd1.png?width=582&format=png&auto=webp&s=b0563839d22ad7102a8d103a63981774d209966a

    This isn't pretty so im going to be as concise as possible. About 3 weeks ago my uncle, lost his balance and fell down the stairs at home, causing him to sprain his left ankle. According to my aunt, my uncle didn't think it was serious and that "it didn't require a visit to the doc", but thanks to his negligence and lack of personal care, he ended up developing an infection in his left foot, and then extended to almost half his leg. Just 3 days ago, 05/11/2024, he got rushed to the hospital ("Hospital General del Sur", Zulia, Venezuela) due to the state of his infection and was diagnosed with gangrene in his left leg.

    The surgeon already spoke to him and said that, given the quick progression of the infection, amputation is his only chance at survival.

    We have already gathered just over a quarter of the amount of money needed to perform the surgery, but because he doesn't have health insurance it has been difficult for our family to get all the money needed for the procedure. That's why our family thought it would be good to open a paypal (because we live in venezuela and its not possible for us to add a venezuelan bank to gofundme) to anybody willing to donate what they can to help us through this time.

    In case you want to help us, here's the GoFundMe:

    https://gofund.me/21fd39ee

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    2024/11/09
    02:12 UTC

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    Urgent help with car repair

    https://gofund.me/a646732a

    My car battery just died as soon as I got home from work. I’m a single mom and I have been having problems with my car for awhile. The power steering needs fixed and now it needs a new battery. It’s a 2012 Chevy Malibu and I can’t trade it in since I still owe a lot on it more than it’s worth. Anything helps. Thanks.

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    2024/11/09
    02:57 UTC

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    Assist Skyler in Recovering My Car and Liveliehood (and Job)

    https://gofund.me/52bd3cd7

    Thanks guys, having a pretty unbelieveable month. But doing my best to keep moving and learning.

    Car got towed away for expired tags while I was parked in a public lot during the daytime, and used it as a doordash vehicle.

    Luckily my dog wasn’t living with me in the car at the time or she would not have a place to stay, but she unfortunately passed away just a few weeks prior. 💔❤️😭.

    Finallly staying with my sister but doing all I can to recover my vehicle and support myself and help others. Thanks 🫂

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    2024/11/09
    04:29 UTC

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    Go support my friend please

    TRIGGER WARNING. My friend is struggling with severe scoliosis that developed in her childhood. She was abused and beaten by her mom, who then refused to treat her scoliosis when it started. She can't even go to the bathroom without agonizing pain and can barely ever sleep. She needs money to pay for her back to be fixed. Please help her. She really needs it and we would both be extremely grateful https://gofund.me/ced83665

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    2024/11/08
    13:03 UTC

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    Hot Dog Fund

    I don't want to go into detail too much about her situation, not my place to air out all her issues, this is a suprise for her, and a support dog would really benefit her, and her situation! She's planning on moving in April so if we could get the funds by then, that would be amazing!

    'hot dog fund' BC she would love a dachshund of her own haha.

    If you decide to donate, thank you SO MUCH and if you could share, that would also be amazing🖤

    https://www.gofundme.com/f/rasie-funds-for-an-emotional-support-dog?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=customer&utm_campaign=man_sharesheet_ft&attribution_id=sl%3A904c967b-7e95-4190-a216-d6fc0100646d&fbclid=IwY2xjawGaocFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHSfTBeP6Jul91lNKXoXpKMCdwPYiEHbzL56wPsMXtXRq7UqdjActh0Ul5Q_aem__WdZixGxduDcSv-D7LmPFg

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    2024/11/08
    07:53 UTC

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    Dad attacked by Pitbull

    On November 4th my mom and dad were walking to the bus stop to go down to the auto shop to pick their car up when he got attacked my our shitty neighbors pitbull. As they were passing by the dog lunged towards my mom but my dad stepped in front of her to take the hit. The dog bit on to my dads foot and took him to the ground. Trying to get the dog off my dad it took my mom hitting it with her purse hoping the dog would go for the purse and the useless neighbor who has no control over the dog to begin with and my dad trying to pry its mouth open with his hands. His right foot, hands, and back all injured in the attack. We took him to urgent care to get it treated. My dad is 62 and is diabetic which is making his injuries worse and will have a longer heal time. My mom has just recently lost her job so my dad is the main income provider at the moment. The neighbors have not contacted my mom or dad to ask how he is doing or to even apologize for the attack. The dog today has been taken by animal control. The neighbors or anyone shouldn’t have a dog they can’t control. If all you can do is read and share it would be very much appreciated. If you are able to donate any thing helps and will be very much appreciated. Thank you.

    https://gofund.me/715cd9c6

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    2024/11/08
    07:38 UTC

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    Holiday Fundraising

    Hello all!

    This is our annual reminder that holiday fundraising is not allowed in r/gofundme, and that we refer you to the myriad of other specialized seasonal subreddits.

    As always when giving, be wary of operations with no accountability as well as individuals who seek to take advantage of the seasonal spirit.

    We recommend reaching out to your local childrens hospitals and adopting a family, or helping your local food banks or even your local womens shelters to help your neighbors in need. Giving local is one of the best ways to make sure your gifts go where you want.

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    2024/11/08
    06:08 UTC

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    Reddit, help a father fight to keep his daughter. I only have a few weeks before it’s too late and I lose her.

    Reddit! I hope this post can stick around. I have used this platform for my own personal enjoyment because I love it but I have to ask for your help.

    I lost everything, my job, my cell phone, And soon, my wife. I have nothing but humility and I expect no one to help me. I have to do this on my own so I plan to do odd jobs day and night until I could pay these fees. I have to defend myself.

    Unfortunately, my wife no longer wants to be with me Anymore. Unfortunately, she kept giving me false hope, And little subtle signs that maybe I could save my marriage. When Secretly, She has been working quietly To have everything stripped away from me. No visitation. no custody. I will lose all my rights as a father.

    On December 23, There is a court date scheduled. And as of right now, the final stage of the divorce completing (judgment) has been rejected.

    I only have, I believe, till December 10 to defend myself. Please take a look at the GoFundMe for more details.

    https://gofund.me/69395de1

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    2024/11/08
    01:05 UTC

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    I know it's not like the others and it's not urgent as most.. however, I'd like to raise money for a 3d printer for a business.

    Hey all, so I've always wanted to create things and upon constantly following trends I realised 3D printing definitely is the way, now I know this might not be what you are used to on this subreddit and it by all means is not urgent but I love making things and since I've been trying to get into game development work.

    I did my course but graduated at a time there were no internships available that I could have gone for, so there I am with a bit of knowledge from uni and a bachelors degree and no work, I had a friend who 3d printed me some daggers and brought them over couple months ago when they came by to the country and I was so impressed with it that I had to ask everything about it and after careful consideration realised I could put my 3D modelling techniques learned and used to some good use.

    I researched and asked about and found a pretty good 3D printer that could help me achieve the goal, but the price was still out of my range seeing as I have no stable work income for saving that amount up. So I am reaching out today hoping that we all can come together and help raise enough for the start up of it all.

    I'll gladly gift donators some 3D printed custom objects when the goal is reached but I hope you all can come together and support me on this journey! I may even end up streaming the 3d printing process!

    Go Fund Me - 3D Printing Business

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    2024/11/08
    02:17 UTC

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