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David Ee, a double gold medalist alpine skier representing New Zealand, needs $15,000 by February 20th to compete at an international championship in France. The elite athlete with an intellectual impairment has just days left to secure funding for his final competition before 2027. #
A volunteer swift water rescue team is crowdfunding for their own jet boat after years of relying on borrowed equipment that isn't always available when emergencies strike. The upgrade could cut response times from hours to minutes on dangerous river rescues.
After losing his father and becoming his family's sole provider at 19, Amit Kumar spent six years working exhausting hours while teaching himself acting through YouTube. Now he's won a national competition and earned admission to drama school, but needs help covering the $1,100 tuition.
A Dutch photographer invented a 35mm film camera that delivers stunning panoramic photos for under $800, making a format once reserved for wealthy collectors accessible to everyday photographers. The BeerPAN uses affordable standard film instead of expensive medium-format stock.
An amateur metal detectorist found a stunning gold heart pendant from Henry VIII's first marriage buried in an English field. Now, thanks to 45,000 generous donors, this 500-year-old treasure will remain in Britain for everyone to see.
A 23-year-old Swiss skier who lost his father as a teen and relied on crowdfunding to continue competing just made Olympic history. Franjo von Allmen captured his third gold medal in five days, joining only two other men to accomplish the feat.
A new laser projector promises movie theater-quality images on walls up to 200 inches wide without the usual blur. The breakthrough technology compensates for heat, angles, and other factors that normally cause big-screen fuzziness.
A new crankset lets folding bikes shift gears without adding bulky derailleurs or heavy gearboxes. The Easy Ride weighs just 1.5 pounds and shifts when you pedal backward.
Franjo von Allmen, who nearly quit skiing at 17 due to financial struggles, just won Switzerland's first gold medal at the Milan Cortina Olympics. The 24-year-old's journey from crowdfunded teenager to Olympic champion proves that one community's belief can change everything.
A children's hospital facing eviction after pandemic-related debt sparked an outpouring of support, with 340,000 people donating over $3 million in days. The Beijing facility has provided 7,000 free cleft palate surgeries since 2012.
After losing his father and becoming his family's provider at 19, Amit Kumar spent six years teaching himself acting through YouTube videos and won a national competition. Now he's raising funds for professional training that could turn his self-taught skills into a real career.
A childhood trauma survivor is crowdfunding to adapt her healing story into a major film after a Hollywood producer showed strong interest. Avonley Lightstone's memoir "Strength of Scars" could bring hope to countless survivors worldwide.