https://gofund.me/4f4a9fbf

Hi, my name is Michael, I'm raising funds to help a friend from Kenya. She's pregnant and will soon have her baby, but she doesn't have any money to pay the hospital or get clothes and food for her child. She's a young 22 year old woman who had a really hard life, she was kidnapped and abused by people over there, after that an older man took advantage of her weakened mental state to use her. Once she got pregnant he told her he was married and abandoned her. Then her parents felt ashamed that she was with a married man so they kicked her out of their life and refuses to help her. To make things worse she got fired from her job because of the pregnancy since she was getting sick. She now doesn't know how she'll get through all of this and take care of her child, so we really wish any one could find their generousity and give anything they can afford to help her set herself and her baby up. Sadly in kenya there's no help for people in need and they have to pay for any medical procedure out of pocket. I hope this will help her get the help she needs, thank you in advance.

Hello everyone, I’m hoping this is alright because I’m out of ideas for my family. Our credit has been greatly affected by having to push bills back to help our kids who over the last couple years have been in and out of hospitals for various reasons. We’ve been trying to get out from under but we are constantly receiving shut off notices or warnings and we just barely keep up with some previous months by making deals with the companies. We just need a push to get caught up to be able to breathe. Loans and consolidations are basically a no go. I’ve been turned down for each due to credit history, which was caused by pushing so many bills back.

https://gofund.me/9d4ba131

We’ve looked at a second job for each of us but working retail, the jobs we have do not like to play with others due to hours.

Thank you for having a look!

I have a friend who has been going through surgery and she needs some help paying her medical expenses. The expense is related to the surgery. She doesn’t have any else to go to for help and we’ve both exhausted our options. The funds for the gofun me I created will go to cover her this expense and other expenses if necessary. Could you please help relieve stress for her in this hard time and any help will be greatly appreciated.

Here’s the link to the gofund me:

https://gofund.me/f7cdf3a0

Greetings,

This is a humble request to help financially assist my friend with a breast reconstruction procedure following an emergency cyst removal. From the go fund me campaign: I am trying to assist my friend with a reconstructive breast procedure following a very rapid growth of a dangerous cyst. It became infected and spread very fast. It led to her immediate admission into the hospital followed by an emergency excision of the affected area. She is by no means a wealthy person, but one of the most genuine souls I've ever encountered.

I promised to help her with this procedure and will try everything in my power to make it happen

Link :

https://gofund.me/c9b41e08

Link to fundraiser: https://gofund.me/2549685e

Hi everyone,

A few weeks ago, I reached out to a stranger on Reddit who wanted to end his life. He's a DV victim, and fled countries to try to escape it. I don't want to post more info beyond what's written here and the Gofundme, because their life is still at risk (hence why I also changed their name).

I've spent a lot of time trying to help him, because no government service has offered food or accommodation, and even the embassy was unable to help much, although they did manage to expedite a residence permit in the Netherlands this week.

I've spent almost £1,000 of my own money so far paying for his food and accommodation (which has also caused friction with my wife). This person needs help until the end of December, as they have managed to get a job in the Netherlands from then. I've set a target of £1,250, the first £500 or so will reimburse me for the most recent hotel I paid for, and the rest will be used to pay for his accommodation until the end of the month, and hopefully some food also.

Thank you for your help, he will really appreciate it, hopefully it's the stepping stone for him between a dark past and a brighter future!

Note to Mods: I can provide any supporting evidence you require via DM, but for safeguarding reasons, cannot provide more here.

https://gofund.me/1511c49c

Hie everyone. I hope you are all well! I'm posting a link to my gofundme page. Any help (donation, share) would be greatly appreciated!

My name is Natasha and I live with my mom, in Malawi Africa, who is deeply struggling. She has been drowning in debt for 6 years now. And it has gotten worse, to the point where she has been sent to jail for not being able to pay for the high interest loan. We are at a point where we can't afford food anymore and it's getting harder for us with inflation.

My mom's name is Shammim Bakari (42) and a single mom of 3 kids. She shared her story if you would like to hear;

"I am a second born in a family of 10 children but from 3 different mothers. From my late mom we are 2 girls and 3 boys and I am the second.

In my family I've always been portrayed as a strong, independent woman because I was a single parent of two children—a girl and a boy. As a working-class woman, I constantly strived for my kids' survival, always putting them first. I love my family and have always been the one to bring everyone together, fostering unity. Outspoken, outgoing, and free-spirited, I seemed unbreakable. But behind closed doors, I was struggling with relationships and I chose my children everytime.

During these struggles with relationships I made wrong decisions that costed so much and I shielded this from my family but I was crumbling inside. I was facing severe financial hardships. I got involved in multiple cooperatives so I can sustain financially and some grocery groups that can sustain my households needs and these led to taking out loans from loan sharks to cover my shortcomings.

The situation spiraled out of control, and in over to move with the groups I ended up borrowing from microfinance institutions, Banks just to maintain my social standing with the cycle of friends and groups. This was killing me inside, yet my free spirit masked the pain from my children an family as long as I was providing for them. It was fine with me but I wasn't fine at all. Deep inside I was in a hole trying to get out but no hope.

When I reached out to family for financial help—something I'd never done before—nobody came to my aid, they were full of questions and accusation rather than hearing me out. Those who assisted were being discouraged by others who wish to see me fail as they judged me because of my status.

Others even suggested that I should sell my car, my house, and household items to settle and start over that was true but I wasn't ready as I thought it was humiliating.

During this time i had met a new man whom already found me in debts and bcoz of what I was going through our home was broken and he left me for another woman right after I gave birth to my third child. 💔 this was disheartening and now people who knew my struggles speculated that he left me because of my debts, that he couldn't handle it. Wherever I go people were talking about me and that's when my wall came trembling down.

This was a turning point. I withdrew from social interactions and confined myself to my room. I almost gave up my two-months-old baby to my sister as I felt disconnected from everything, including my own child. I never had time to chat with my kids and my performance at work plummeted, and my bosses noticed. Despite my efforts to defend myself, it was clear I was struggling with mental health issues. But I clung to the facade of strength until it shattered.

One day, in utter despair, I took 5 packets of rat poison. My baby was 8 months old and she slept besides me when I took it. I was ready to die. I left couple of notes from my father, sister, my kids and my kids fathers. I have had enough of the world I didn't want my kids to see me suffer after everything.

The next thing I knew, I woke up in the ICU two days later. The doctors said I was 43% alive when I was brought in, and two people had died in the ICU during my stay—each time, the doctor thought it might be me. I was the 77th person that year to attempt suicide with poison, but I was one of the rare few who survived such a large dose. He called me a miracle.

I wasn't happy that I did not go bcoz I now have to face more humiliation and alot of struggles. I never was the same person and I was referred to therapy, and it was there that I began to understand the depths of my mental health struggles.

Therapy unlocked past traumas and issues that had been holding me back. I started keeping a journal, listing things I was grateful for every day so I should find a reason to leave for another day. My therapist told me that I didn't owe anyone an explanation until I was ready. It was liberating.

To solve my debts which were about Mk14 million I had to sell my car and all household items. I sat down with my kids and told them we will face real struggle but I am glad I am alive and family is where the 4 of us are. We will be sleeping on mats and have no cooker or fridge but we will have eachother. I will go to court and offer to pay some of the debts by instalments. I could not sale my house as it is bank loaned so I will make sure I shld not loose my job so I can sustain the bank loan through my salary.

I am a grade G secretary at a Bank receiving low wages and I have no business.

God has been amazing ever since I came back from the dead. My daugther was selected to university and she is now in her 3rd year of study. My son was selected to secondary school and he is Form 2 and my daughter whom I almost gave up she is going to turn 4. I have never had a birthday party for her and she has never enjoyed a car or doesn't know how to sleep comfortable on a bed or sit on a chair as she has grown up without those things. She only sees those things from other people.

I am still struggling to a point that I am failing to support my children despite them excelling academically. I struggle to pay for their tuition and upkeep or even to buy them school uniforms, shoes and other school requirements as I have nothing else to despose off yet I am still owing people. My salary is sustainable as I have bank loans which I have taken in course of the year to settle some of the debtors and also paying off fees. My eldest child father passed away as he was shot in South Africa, so I provide for her in college and it is not easy at all. The support I get from the other two children is barely enough to sustain their needs but I receive it anyway.

I am feeling scared for failing my children that even after selling everything, we are still struggling 3 years later and no hope for stability. I cannot do this by myself and I need help"

If you have reach this far, thank you so much for reading... I know its long but I feel like it's important information. I am sorry if it was a bit hard to read. For more detailed info (videos of our living condition, documentation of debtors) please visit our gofundme page. Thank you. https://gofund.me/1511c49c

My parents are at risk of losing everything they have. my father has brain cancer as well as stage 4 liver cancer. They are very strained for funds for their house, their bills, and come January all of their medical deductibles start again. Please help by donating or sharing my gofundme please.

https://gofund.me/eb449513

Dear redditors,

my sister was involved in an accident on 11/23. Where a car ran into a store she was in hitting her and pinning her underneath. We're lucky she's alive but she has extensive injuries and faces a hard recovery. We know times are hard for all If you could find it in your heart to donate or share our family would greatly appreciate it.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/join-us-in-helping-lilah-overcome-her-injuries

Hi, I just wanted to share this gofundme link for my mother Leslie Mccray that was tragedy attacked and died from a pitbull dog attack on September 22, 2024. We are still trying to raise up the funds to pay for her funeral expenses.

I, Lakindra, is a mother of 3 kids and my sister, Lynn, is a mother of 7 kids. With the holidays around the corner it is very tough on us at this time to pay her funeral expenses.

So we come to all of you with broken hearts over our mother if you can donate it doesn't matter if it is just $1 we will take anything that could most definitely help us to pay on her funeral expenses. Also if you can please share around and spread this story I tried going to the news media with it but no one contacted me back.

Please say a prayer for us and please share around to family, friends, etc. Thank you so much ❤

https://gofund.me/af10b4ab

We are trying to raise up 8k to be able to pay my mother funeral expenses. Please share around to others.

Hey all my Hubby and I are trying to get him legal, and we are super low on money and have stuff to pay for (Documents etc) if anyone could donate anything it would be a huge help. But please only donate if you can and don't feel forced to! Thank you https://www.gofundme.com/f/67wbv-donate-to-ease-our-financial-strain?utm_campaign=man_sharesheet_dash&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link&attribution_id=sl%3A0446b141-cc06-4753-a7b1-100659e81d84

Hi, my name is John Herrera and I’m writing this on behalf of my older sister Jenny. My sister has faced several hardships in the last few years, and it has taken everything we have as a family to bring order back into her life. However, we’ve reached the point where we can really use your support.

Jenny’s Story

Growing up, I used to spend summers at Jenny’s house in Pennsylvania with her husband and my nieces and nephews. It was a beautiful home filled with love and family, where I made some of my most cherished memories. In the last few years, Jenny and her husband divorced, and her life has been spiraling since. Soon after, she suffered an accident which left her paralyzed from the waist down. We are lucky that she is still here with us, but it has not been easy.

Her home was sold in the divorce, and she is occasionally in and out of the hospital with medical complications. She has used the last of her resources for housing and is now bordering on homelessness. In her current condition, she is not fit to work to provide for herself or to be allowed custody of her children—what she wants more than anything.

Right now…

Right now, we need help to bring stability back into my sister’s life. She needs a secure home where she can begin to build herself back up for her children's sake. It won’t be easy, but my sister has endured so much already, and she won’t give up now. I hope that this story finds your support, and the Herrera family thanks you. May God be with you.

Gofundme Link

Three months ago I was forced to leave 95% of my belongings behind in order to leave my ex partner safely. I was also forced to quit my job which was my only source of income. I am now participating in intensive therapy to try and heal from the trauma of the last few years. I am asking for assistance in order to replace some of the items I had to leave behind or that were broken by my ex partner. Included but not limited to clothing, cook ware, bedding, personal hygiene products, AC/heating unit, etc.

Hi I'm Fundraising to save my little cousin Abdul Hadi's life from a horrible cancer located in his bone. He 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 3 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 and I’d also like to thank everyone for the post 1 week ago that got 1.4K upvotes! we are 17% of the way to our goal because of Reddit showing my cousin so much love and we appreciate it so much❤️

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

Here is a link if you can’t see the first! https://gofund.me/d3fb6181

My Auntie quite suddenly got put into hospital two weeks ago and went septic, and we just lost her friday. She was such an amazing person who always brought light to any family events or gatherings, we're just trying to raise some money so we can give her the send off she deserves. Thank you for reading ❤️

https://www.gofundme.com/f/sarah-sutton-family?attribution_id=sl:64f8982d-e60a-435b-b716-83559cf42461&utm_campaign=man_sharesheet_dash&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=facebook

https://gofund.me/8a5df754

Watch the videos of the abuse he endured and the court documents demonstrate he was railroaded out of her life through corruption. (His ex father in law was a judge in family Court).

https://youtube.com/@daughtersneedfathers?si=vRItkHEf7tcP91W-

We all know lawyers are expensive and this situation has left him broke and without resources to continue to fight for her.

Hello, I desperately need help raising funds to get back to my home country and get medical attention.

I have heart troubles and they've become increasingly worse over the past little while, the cardiologist recommended I get home within 6 months for help, Please read my go fund me for more details/information and help out if you can!

I appreciate every single one of you who even looks! Thank you!

https://gofund.me/69079127q

I never thought I’d be in a position to ask for help, but here I am. My cat Jayne, who means everything to me, was recently diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), a life-threatening condition. After intensive care and a long recovery, she’s back home with me, but the medical bills have left me with overwhelming debt.

I never expected to be in this situation, but I’m asking for support to help cover the $10,000 in medical expenses. Any help — no matter how small — would make a huge difference in ensuring Jayne’s full recovery and future health.

Thank you for taking the time to read our story. Your support means the world to us.

Donate here: https://chuffed.org/project/117761-a-second-chance-for-jayne-help-cover-her-life-saving-medical-bills

With gratitude Reddit. ❤️

In February of this year I started having abdominal pain. I first thought appendicitis, but that was not the case. Since then, I still have no answers and my symptoms have worsened. I am not able to stand, walk, or sit upright for any length of time and am even in pain while lying down. To put it on a scale, I am constantly at a 9, while standing, walking, or sitting upright I am at a 10. I have both given birth and had a kidney stone and would gladly take either of those options than deal with what I am right now. My

I have had 3 CT scans, 4 transvaginal ultrasounds, an appendectomy, a colonoscopy, a MRI, multiple rounds of blood work, what feels like a million pregnancy tests (I am currently not sexually active anyway), and an autoimmune blood panel that have shown no indication of what could be causing the pain. I have been referred to doctor after doctor and am now seeing a Gynocological Surgeon who will be doing an exploratory Laparoscopy in Jan. The issue I am facing is that he is located 4+ hours away from where I live. I will have to stay a few days after the surgery before I can travel back home with the possibility of needing longer depending on what is found during the surgery. I am needing money to help with lodging and gas.

https://gofund.me/0fb04966

https://imgur.com/a/GLmsW2r

In times of disaster, it's not uncommon for many good people to try to fundraise for relief efforts, supplies and reconstruction costs. But you should be aware that unless it's someone you personally know and trust, it's also not uncommon for bad people to use the opportunity to make money for themselves.

Before you give, you should ask:

1. Is the donation link directly to a relief agency or is it to a middleman? There's no easy transparency when it comes to the spending of funds in a crisis, which makes it easier for funds to not reach the people it's intended to help, so by avoiding middlemen, you can reduce this possibility.
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