Results for: Fundraising

Claudia de Albuquerque Celada, a 23-year-old Brazilian exchange student in Aspen, Colorado, has been hospitalized and left paralyzed after contracting botulism, a rare bacterial infection. Diagnosed two weeks after the onset of symptoms, Celada is currently receiving breathing assistance at Swedish Medical Center in Denver. With mounting hospital bills and travel insurance coverage expiring, her family has raised $200,000 for an air ambulance transport to Brazil, where they believe recovery will be more efficient. The source of the infection remains unknown, but Celada’s family suspects it was foodborne. The case is said to be isolated, and there is no risk to the public.

In an effort to garner donations for a potential 2024 presidential campaign, former President Donald Trump is offering a range of items and honors with questionable value. These include “gold cards,” “platinum cards,” and various membership levels, each with varying benefits that range from the trivial to the nonexistent. The Trump campaign has declined to provide details on the tangible benefits of these items, leaving their true value uncertain.

James Jones, the founder of Bump, recognized the financial challenges faced by creators and influencers. The platform he created helps artists track their income, negotiate better deals, and manage their finances. Despite initial fundraising obstacles, Bump secured $3 million in seed funding to expand its infrastructure. The company aims to provide essential financial tools for creators, who often lack access to traditional financial services.

The annual Market at the Food Bank event held on Sunday night at the Greater Cleveland Food Bank was a resounding success, raising a staggering amount of money that will have a profound impact on the community. The $400,000 raised will allow the non-profit organization to provide an impressive 1.2 million meals to those in need throughout the region.

Harvey Goodman, an eight-year-old from Warrington, is embarking on an ambitious 80-mile cycling challenge to raise funds for bike sheds at his school. Starting from his school on May 4, Harvey will cycle to Everton and Liverpool football clubs before tackling Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium and Manchester United’s Old Trafford on May 5. The avid Manchester United supporter aims to raise £5,000 to provide a safe storage solution for bikes, allowing more students to cycle to school.

US Representative Lauren Boebert (R-CO) has seen a significant decrease in fundraising from individual donors after switching to a more conservative congressional district. According to the Federal Election Commission (FEC), Boebert raised around $388,805 from individuals in the first quarter of 2024 compared to $2.7 million in 2023. Despite her lead in the primary race, Syracuse University political science professor Grant Davis Reeher said the drop in funding could raise concerns.

The 44th London Marathon saw a record number of participants, with over 53,000 runners completing the race. The event also set a world record for the largest annual one-day fundraising event, raising over £67 million for charity. Kenyan runners Peres Jepchirchir and Alexander Mutiso Munyao took home the women’s and men’s titles, respectively, with Jepchirchir setting a new women’s-only world record.

Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel shared an uplifting update on his son Billy’s health as he celebrated his 7th birthday. Billy, born with a heart defect in 2017, has undergone multiple surgeries and is thriving thanks to the dedicated medical team. Kimmel expressed gratitude for the support and donations towards Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, which surpassed Billy’s initial goal of $100, showcasing the power of raising awareness and supporting life-saving care.

Amit Gupta, a managing director at Peak XV Partners, is leaving the firm to launch his own fund focused on secondary transactions. Gupta, who joined Peak XV in 2017, led the strategic development team and played a key role in assisting the firm’s portfolio companies with fundraising, M&A, and IPOs. His departure marks the first senior-level exit at Peak XV since its split from TPG in June 2023.