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world15 days ago•7 min saved

California-Resident Indian Techie Dies After Month-Long Valley Fever Battle

Chiranjeevi Kolla, a 37-year-old Indian tech professional based in California, died after a month-long battle with Valley fever, a fungal infection caused by Coccidioides. He first fell ill in April with flu-like symptoms, was hospitalized with severe pneumonia and placed on a ventilator, and succumbed after 30 days in the ICU. He is survived by his wife and their five-year-old son, with a GoFundMe fundraiser noting the emotional and financial strain on the family.

via NDTV|

#california #coccidioides #gofundme

local22 days ago•4 min saved

18-year-old dies in Cockeysville crash as teens are hospitalized; investigation continues

An 18-year-old, Ryan Duvall, died when the car he was a passenger in veered off the road in Cockeysville and struck a tree; three other teens were hospitalized. Police have not yet determined the crash’s cause. Tributes poured in, and a GoFundMe fundraiser has raised more than $34,000 toward funeral expenses.

via WMAR 2 News Baltimore|

#baltimore-county #car-crash #cockeysville

health26 days ago•36 min saved

Postpartum lump labeled 'squishy' belly leads to rare terminal cancer diagnosis

Two days after giving birth, Tia Faye Clark found a large lump and was dismissed by seven doctors who told her it was a squishy post‑baby belly. After worsening pain sent her to hospital, she was diagnosed with Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Sarcoma, a rare, terminal cancer with no standard treatment and a dire five‑year survival rate; she’s undergoing chemotherapy while a GoFundMe supports her infant daughter Robyn and related health costs.

via Yahoo News New Zealand|

#desmoplastic-small-round-cell-sarcoma #gofundme #health

health29 days ago•37 min saved

Eye test leads to life-saving brain cancer diagnosis in 5-year-old

A 5-year-old boy in Cambridgeshire, England, Teddy Hemms, went to a Specsavers eye test for glasses when swelling behind his eyes was detected, revealing a rare, aggressive brain tumor (grade 4 medulloblastoma with MYC amplification). He underwent surgery and brain/spine radiation and began chemotherapy; cancer had spread to the spine and brain, and he later needed an emergency brain shunt. The family started a GoFundMe to cover ongoing treatment costs. After initial chemotherapy, some spinal metastases have reduced, but two brain tumors remain and treatment will continue through 2026, with the family staying hopeful.

via Yahoo|

#brain-tumor #eye-exam #gofundme

lifestyle1 month ago•34 min saved

UK Mom’s High-Risk Spine Surgery After Rare Tumor Battle

Sam Butler, a 41-year-old London mother, has battled giant cell tumors since 2020, undergoing multiple leg surgeries including an above-knee amputation; she now faces a three-part, high-risk spinal operation to remove spinal tumors, after doctors noted GCTs are usually non-cancerous with only about 4% turning malignant, and her sister has started a GoFundMe to cover medical costs, which has raised about £21,600 of a £24,000 goal.

via Yahoo|

#giant-cell-tumor #gofundme #leg-amputation

health1 month ago•7 min saved

Hawaii man’s Valley Fever crisis finds lifeline at Mayo Clinic Phoenix

A Hawaii man who traveled to Arizona to train as a diesel mechanic developed Valley Fever that spread to his brain, triggering a stroke. Doctors in Hawaii didn’t pursue the disease, so his mother found a treatment path in Phoenix after seeing a survivor’s video about Mayo Clinic care. He was evacuated to Mayo Clinic for life-saving treatment and now communicates with an eye-tracking device; the journey cost about $96,000 for the medevac, and a GoFundMe has been set up for medical and living expenses as his prognosis remains uncertain and a return to Hawaii isn’t assured.

via ABC15 Arizona|

#gofundme #hawaii #health

celebrity1 month ago•34 min saved

Duggar Family Relaunches GoFundMe to Cover Displacement Costs After Arrests

Kendra Duggar’s parents relaunched their GoFundMe to help cover displacement expenses such as moving costs and temporary housing, clarifying the funds won’t be used for legal fees. The campaign, overseen by Paul Caldwell, followed the arrests of Kendra and her husband Joseph Duggar—Joseph facing lewd and lascivious charges involving a minor and Kendra charged with four counts of child endangerment and false imprisonment. The GoFundMe had been briefly removed before being relaunched on April 7.

via Yahoo|

#arrest #celebrity #displacement

world1 month ago•2 min saved

Flight attendant survives LaGuardia crash; daughter details severe injuries and fundraising drive

An Air Canada Express flight attendant who survived the LaGuardia runway collision is hospitalized with two open-leg fractures requiring surgeries and a possible spine injury, per her daughter. A GoFundMe has raised over $133,000 as the family awaits further procedures and recovery. The March 22 crash killed the two pilots and injured many others, with investigators from the NTSB continuing to probe the incident.

via FOX 10 Phoenix|

#air-canada #flight-attendant #gofundme

entertainment1 month ago•2 min saved

Blue Bloods actor Alex Duong dies at 42 after cancer battle

Actor and comedian Alex Duong, known for playing Sonny Le on Blue Bloods, died at 42 after a battle with alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma. His death was announced on a GoFundMe page established to help cover treatment costs; his wife Christina and daughter Everest were able to say goodbye, as he had been fighting cancer and septic shock. Duong's credits also include roles on Pretty Little Liars, The Young and the Restless, and 90210.

via NBC News|

#alex-duong #blue-bloods #cancer

celebrity1 month ago•35 min saved

Comedian Alex Duong dies at 42 after yearlong battle with a rare cancer

Comedian and Blue Bloods actor Alex Duong died at 42 after a yearlong battle with alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare soft-tissue cancer. His final Instagram activity and a GoFundMe update described his worsening condition and septic shock; he was able to say goodbye to his wife Christina and their 5-year-old daughter Everest before passing. His death was mourned by fellow comedians and fans who supported his family during the illness.

via yahoo.com|

#alex-duong #alveolar-rhabdomyosarcoma #blue-bloods

entertainment1 month ago•15 min saved

Stand-Up Star Alex Duong, Known for Blue Bloods, Dies at 42

Alex Duong, a stand-up comedian and actor who appeared on Blue Bloods and other TV projects, died at 42 in a Los Angeles hospital after battling alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma; his passing was announced via a GoFundMe page and he was remembered by family and peers as a beloved member of the comedy community.

via Variety|

#alex-duong #alveolar-rhabdomyosarcoma #blue-bloods

entertainment1 month ago•35 min saved

Mickey Rourke Ousted From LA Home Over $59,100 Rent Debt

Mickey Rourke was evicted from his Los Angeles three‑bedroom home after a March 9, 2025 default judgment found him owing $59,100 in unpaid rent. The landlord accused the house of being rat‑infested and in disrepair (no running water, broken AC, rotting floors). Rourke had rejected a GoFundMe that raised about $100,000, calling it a scam, and argued the landlord hadn’t fixed the problems.

via Yahoo|

#entertainment #eviction #gofundme

entertainment1 month ago•35 min saved

GoFundMe Aims to Bring Jenelle Evans’ Son Jace Home After Hospitalization

Andrew Lewis, father of Jenelle Evans’ son Jace, launched a GoFundMe to cover medical and legal expenses to bring Jace home to his grandmother Barbara Evans after Jace was hospitalized and placed in a mental-health facility. Jenelle, who has custody, has reportedly blocked contact with Jace and his grandmother, and Jace currently lives with Barbara in Las Vegas, more than 2,000 miles from Jenelle.

via Yahoo|

#andrew-lewis #barbara-evans #entertainment

health1 month ago•35 min saved

4-Year-Old's Button Battery Ingestion Spurs Urgent Toy-Safety Warning from Parents

Camila Romero, 4, is in critical condition after swallowing a button battery, which burned her esophagus and led to a respiratory infection; doctors warn button batteries can cause severe damage within hours, and her parents are urging vigilance and asking others to double-check toys and household items for these batteries; a GoFundMe has been set up to support her recovery.

via Yahoo|

#button-battery #childrens-toys #gofundme

us-news2 months ago•24 min saved

Viral DoorDash Driver Gets Nearly $1M in Donations, Won’t Retire

A 78-year-old DoorDash driver in Tennessee who rose to prominence after a Ring camera video of delivering a Starbucks order went viral has received nearly $1 million in donations through a GoFundMe campaign, but he says he has no plans to retire and intends to return to work with his wife Brenda by his side.

via New York Post|

#donations #doordash #gig-economy