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world6 days ago•23 min saved

Australian shark attack survivor leans on global support after losing arm to 12-foot great white

Thirty-five-year-old Leah Stewart, a Sydney mother and high school assistant principal, was attacked by a roughly 12-foot great white shark at Coogee Beach on June 13, 2026, sustaining severe bites that led to the amputation of her arm after a two-week medically induced coma. Her brother said she’s had challenging days but draws strength from messages of support, and more than $500,000 has been raised on GoFundMe to help the family as she recovers.

via New York Post|

#australia #coogee-beach #gofundme

business6 days ago•4 min saved

Nectarine Free-for-All: California Farmer Clears 182,000 Pounds Amid Legal Battle

An embattled California Central Valley farmer gave away more than 125,000 pounds of nectarines to prevent waste after a dispute with Giumarra over ownership, sparking a community-led effort that drew more than 6,000 visitors and distributed about 182,000 pounds of fruit. The giveaway was temporarily halted for safety; Mora says he grew the crop himself and is suing Giumarra for fraud while pursuing his own breach-of-contract claims, with a trial set for July 20. Giumarra has issued a cease-and-desist; a GoFundMe supported Mora's legal fund.

via New York Post|

#business #california #farming

health7 days ago•45 min saved

Texas Teen’s Flu Battle Ends in Amputations, Now Facing a New Hurdle

A 13-year-old Texas girl, Kaydin Baldwin, spent 117 days in the hospital as flu complications evolved into necrotizing pneumonia, leading to the amputation of both legs and her right arm to save her life. She’s now in inpatient rehabilitation working toward prosthetics, just after turning 14. Her family has launched a GoFundMe to raise money for a wheelchair-accessible van after their own vehicle broke down during recovery, drawing support from around the world.

via Yahoo|

#amputations #flu-complications #gofundme

health8 days ago•34 min saved

Texas teen amputated after flu complications, seeks prosthetics and wheelchair-accessible van

A Texas 13-year-old who battled flu progressed to necrotizing pneumonia, leading to the amputation of both legs and her right arm after a 117-day hospital stay. She is in inpatient rehabilitation awaiting prosthetics, as her family raises funds for a wheelchair-accessible vehicle after their van broke down, with support from around the world.

via Yahoo Lifestyle Canada|

#flu-complications #gofundme #health

local9 days ago•15 min saved

Miranda Neighbor Faces Dual Health Crises, Community Responds

A longtime Miranda resident, Sean O’Kane, survived a stroke that left him blind in one eye and has since been diagnosed with advanced colon cancer, requiring multiple surgeries and ongoing treatment; a GoFundMe campaign organized by a close friend’s daughter seeks community support to cover living expenses during his treatment and recovery.

via Redheaded Blackbelt|

#colon-cancer #fundraiser #gofundme

us-news16 days ago•23 min saved

Daughter of MSG concertgoer launches GoFundMe to cover funeral costs

The daughter of Paul Kueker, the 51-year-old Connecticut man who died after leaving his Madison Square Garden seat during a Goose concert, has started a GoFundMe to help cover funeral and memorial costs, with donations already surpassing $58,800 toward a $65,000 goal. The cause of death remains under investigation, with a toxicology report pending as authorities continue their probe. Goose released statements of heartbreak and a moment of silence at the following show as the family mourns.

via New York Post|

#death #funeral #gofundme

us17 days ago•49 min saved

Man dies after fall from balcony during Goose show at MSG

A 51-year-old Connecticut man, Paul Kueker, died after appearing intoxicated and falling head-first from a balcony at Madison Square Garden during a Goose concert. He was taken to Bellevue Hospital and pronounced dead; the medical examiner is investigating with toxicology tests pending, while Goose and MSG expressed condolences.

via Yahoo|

#gofundme #goose #intoxicated

entertainment20 days ago•3 min saved

Lilo & Stitch Creators Honor Daveigh Chase With Original Tribute Image

Lilo & Stitch directors Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois shared an original image of Stitch crying with Scrump and Pudge to honor late Lilo voice actress Daveigh Chase, who died at 35 from meningitis leading to sepsis; Chase also voiced Chihiro in Spirited Away and appeared as Samara in The Ring. A GoFundMe set up by her boyfriend for burial costs was disputed by her former manager, who said Chase’s estate has funds and urged people not to donate.

via TheWrap|

#chris-sanders #daveigh-chase #dean-deblois

entertainment21 days ago•16 min saved

Sixpence None the Richer’s bassist Justin Cary dies at 50 after stroke

Justin Cary, the bassist for Sixpence None the Richer, died at 50 after suffering a serious stroke and spending time in the ICU; his wife Linda was by his side as a GoFundMe fundraiser raised more than $38,000 for medical expenses. The band, formed in 1992 with Cary joining in 1997, is best known for the 1998 hit 'Kiss Me', which peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned a Grammy nomination.

via Page Six|

#bassist #celebrity-death #entertainment

entertainment22 days ago•26 min saved

Family claims GoFundMe funds tied to Daveigh Chase’s death were siphoned by her boyfriend

After the death of Lilo & Stitch star Daveigh Chase, her family alleges her boyfriend Roy Hernandez started a GoFundMe in her name to profit personally, not for funeral costs. They say Chase’s estate has sufficient means and have reported the page to GoFundMe, though it remained active with donations (over $4,000) as of the report. Hernandez denies wrongdoing, while Chase’s agent and family say there was no paperwork transferring control of her funds to him, and note two earlier fundraisers in her name. The story cites Chase’s death after a meningitis battle and references her difficult final months, including homelessness and health issues.

via New York Post|

#celebrity-death #daveigh-chase #entertainment

world1 month ago•185 min saved

Search Expands in Japan as Weston Higginbotham Remains Missing

A 20-year-old Auburn University student, James 'Weston' Higginbotham, has been missing for a week in Japan after an argument with his mother; he was last seen near the Kyoto–Shiga border, with CCTV showing him walking toward a forested hiking area. Japanese volunteers will help search the rugged Higashiyama mountains this weekend, aided by a GoFundMe that has raised over $40,000. A Tokyo businessman is closing his shop for a week to assist, and volunteers are providing transport and translations for Weston’s parents as the family appeals for experienced hikers to join the effort after authorities scaled back the search amid treacherous conditions from a recent typhoon.

via CNN|

#auburn-university #gofundme #japan

health1 month ago•5 min saved

Hays teen gets a new heart, a renewed shot at life

Six weeks after being matched for a heart transplant, 16-year-old Kaylee Stuart of Hays received a new heart at Children’s Mercy in Kansas City to replace her lifelong HLHS condition; doctors initially worried she might need liver and kidney transplants, but those organs are recovering with improved circulation from the new heart; Kaylee’s recovery is ahead of schedule and she may return home in August as she resumes school; a GoFundMe has raised about $28,000 to support her transplant journey, and the family remains grateful to the donor and donor family while respecting privacy rules; they also hope to pursue a Make-A-Wish trip once Kaylee is able to travel.

via Hays Post|

#donor-family #gofundme #health

us-news1 month ago•23 min saved

85-year-old Tennessee theater worker lands $146K retirement windfall after viral video

An 85-year-old AMC theater employee in Maryville, Tennessee, Mary Ellen Eron, was surprised when a GoFundMe fundraiser raised about $146,000 from more than 7,500 donors to help her retire after a viral video showing her 45 years on the job. The campaign aimed for $200,000 but paused donations; the theater manager says she’ll decide when to retire, and Eron is known for helping the homeless and her local church.

via New York Post|

#amc-entertainment #gofundme #retirement

health1 month ago•37 min saved

From Cold Remedy to Critical Care: Brit's Meningitis Ordeal After Painkiller Advice

A British woman who was told to treat her cold with painkillers collapsed and was diagnosed with a fast-moving bacterial meningitis, requiring life support. She survived but now faces lasting effects, including deafness and potential vision loss, as her family starts a GoFundMe to help with ongoing care and recovery.

via Yahoo News Canada|

#bacterial-meningitis #gofundme #health

local1 month ago•17 min saved

Rigby family receives support from 911 coworkers as boy fights brain tumor

Stetson Poole, a 4-year-old from Rigby, was diagnosed with an ependymoma brain tumor pressing on his brain stem and underwent surgery at Primary Children’s Hospital. He will begin seven weeks of daily radiation in Utah (with anesthesia) and will have follow-up CT scans for years. His mother, a Jefferson County 911 dispatcher, is receiving support from her coworkers, who created a GoFundMe to cover treatment and travel costs; as of now it has raised over $5,600 of a $7,500 goal.

via East Idaho News|

#911-dispatchers #brain-tumor #gofundme