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Trump's campaign crowdfunded millions online in an untraditional approach to emergency relief
Read full article: Trump's campaign crowdfunded millions online in an untraditional approach to emergency reliefFormer President Donald Trump’s campaign is using GoFundMe to rally its donor network around the survivors of his July assassination attempt and Hurricane Helene’s destruction.
‘Florida heroes:’ What we know about the 3 Lake County deputies shot in ambush attack
Read full article: ‘Florida heroes:’ What we know about the 3 Lake County deputies shot in ambush attackAs more details are revealed about the shooting that happened Friday night in the Eustis area that killed a Lake County sheriff’s deputy and left another two deputies injured, we are starting to learn more about the three men.
GoFundMe says $30 billion has been raised on its crowdfunding and nonprofit giving platforms
Read full article: GoFundMe says $30 billion has been raised on its crowdfunding and nonprofit giving platformsGoFundMe crowdfunding campaigns have generated $30 billion since 2010, the fundraising platform announced Tuesday, as younger generations look beyond institutions to make their donations.
Orlando fundraiser for Maui wildfire relief features foodie experiences
Read full article: Orlando fundraiser for Maui wildfire relief features foodie experiencesFederal officials say it will take years to rebuild parts of Maui where wildfires killed at least 115 people earlier this month and destroyed the town of Lahaina. It’s the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century.
Bills' Hamlin will put the millions raised into his charity
Read full article: Bills' Hamlin will put the millions raised into his charityBuffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin will use the $10 million given to online fundraising campaigns by well-wishers after his on-field collapse to fund his own nonprofit, the Chasing M’s Foundation.
Sanford police search for pickup truck in hit-and-run crash that critically injured man
Read full article: Sanford police search for pickup truck in hit-and-run crash that critically injured manSanford police are searching for the suspect vehicle in a hit-and-run crash that left a man critically injured earlier this week.
Florida firefighter to donate organs in selfless last act after surfing accident, family says
Read full article: Florida firefighter to donate organs in selfless last act after surfing accident, family saysEthan Wilson — a husband, father and firefighter who was hospitalized last week after being found unresponsive at New Smyrna Beach — will donate his organs in a final act of lifesaving generosity toward others, according to his family.
Fundraiser helps sole survivor of fireworks explosion at Orange County warehouse
Read full article: Fundraiser helps sole survivor of fireworks explosion at Orange County warehouseTwo friends of Lindsey Tallafuss — the sole survivor of a fireworks explosion in Orange County last week — are putting together a fundraiser to cover the costs of her medical treatment.
‘Help them keep their home:’ GoFundMe set up for family of man killed in Brevard fireworks store crash
Read full article: ‘Help them keep their home:’ GoFundMe set up for family of man killed in Brevard fireworks store crashA GoFundMe account has been created for the wife and children of a 53-year-old man who died in a crash at a Phantom Fireworks store in West Melbourne this week.
Hurricane Ian: How to spot real, fake donation requests
Read full article: Hurricane Ian: How to spot real, fake donation requestsOn Monday, GoFundMe told News 6 the site has collectively raised approximately $9 million dollars for Hurricane Ian victims through verified and trusted fundraising pages vetted by the company itself.
Longwood girl plays dead after father slashed her throat, killed sister, police say
Read full article: Longwood girl plays dead after father slashed her throat, killed sister, police sayThe father accused of stabbing his daughters, killing a 3-year-old and critically injuring a 12-year-old, at their Longwood home was arrested, police said on Friday.
Titusville woman killed in fiery crash identified by police, family pleads for help
Read full article: Titusville woman killed in fiery crash identified by police, family pleads for helpFamily and friends of Linda Marie Brown, who Titusville police confirmed Thursday was the victim of the fatal crash, have asked the public for help.
Jennifer Kesse’s father marks 16 years since disappearance, lambasts Orlando police
Read full article: Jennifer Kesse’s father marks 16 years since disappearance, lambasts Orlando policeDrew Kesse, whose daughter Jennifer Kesse has been missing since Jan. 24, 2006, marked the upcoming 16th year since the disappearance in an update to his family’s GoFundMe Wednesday.
'Glue me back together': Online pleas to aid parade victims
Read full article: 'Glue me back together': Online pleas to aid parade victimsFriends and families of the roughly 60 people hit by an SUV that sped through a Christmas parade in a suburban Milwaukee downtown say some suffered life-threatening injuries.
‘She’s trapped:’ 911 call describes moments after crash that critically injured beloved launch photographer
Read full article: ‘She’s trapped:’ 911 call describes moments after crash that critically injured beloved launch photographerWeeks after a head-on crash left Brevard County launch photographer Jenny Hautmann critically injured, the 20-year-old is recovering steadily in the hospital.
Fundraiser taking place donating all proceeds to help Daytona Beach officer shot
Read full article: Fundraiser taking place donating all proceeds to help Daytona Beach officer shotA fundraiser taking place Sunday will donate 100% of its proceeds to the Daytona Beach officer who was shot in the head, according to the Daytona Beach Police Department.
Donations pour in for families of Atlanta shooting victims
Read full article: Donations pour in for families of Atlanta shooting victims(AP Photo/Ben Gray)Shortly after his mother was killed in the Atlanta-area shootings, Randy Park launched a GoFundMe page asking for $20,000 to pay for funeral expenses. For now, donors to victims of the Atlanta shootings must scour individual GoFundMe accounts. A page for Yong Yue’s family drew more than $115,000. AdPark's family was the first to launch a GoFundMe page. This is simply a change in my life,” Park wrote to the 70,000 people who had contributed as of Sunday afternoon.
‘It’s human nature to help others,’ GoFundMe says 2020 is most charitable year
Read full article: ‘It’s human nature to help others,’ GoFundMe says 2020 is most charitable yearNeedless to say, 2020 was a tough year for most but according to crowd fundraising website GoFundMe its donations data can restore a bit of faith in humanity. Floyd’s brother Philonise Floyd, started a memorial fund to provide for costs including holding a funeral for Floyd, burying him, and providing mental and grief counseling for Floyd’s family. Other top causes include Frontline Responders Fund, Justice for Breonna Taylor and Navajo & Hopi Families COVID-19 Relief Fund. Nearly 70% of all donations in 2020 were less than $50, according to GoFundMe. Despite the economic crisis plaguing much of the U.S. and the globe, GoFundMe was able to bring in over 150 million donations.
Orlando charity needs help replacing van that was stolen, crashed
Read full article: Orlando charity needs help replacing van that was stolen, crashedORLANDO, Fla. After its van used to transport furniture to those in need was stolen and crashed, an Orlando charity is seeking donations so it can replace the totaled vehicle and continue helping the community. The Mustard Seed of Central Florida, the only local furniture and clothing bank, has set up a GoFundMe to raise money to purchase a new vehicle. Additionally, the organization would also be willing to accept a donation of a new van from a local car dealership. The Mustard Seed said the Ford van, which was purchased in 2015 for $15,000, was rendered a total loss due to frame damage. Insurance provided the charity with $8,109 but The Mustard Seed is still trying to raise an additional $10,000 to buy a new van.
Yelp adds donation buttons to help local restaurants during coronavirus pandemic
Read full article: Yelp adds donation buttons to help local restaurants during coronavirus pandemicThe coronavirus pandemic has threatened many independent restaurants and businesses. The Yelp Foundation and GoFundMe have teamed up so that independent businesses can fundraise and get donations. Yelp donate buttonYelp and GoFundMe will match up to $1 million in donations. This comes just a few days after Yelp announced $25 million in relief for independent local restaurant and nightlife businesses. To keep up with the latest news on the pandemic, subscribe to News 6′s coronavirus newsletter or go to ClickOrlando.com/coronavirus.