Read the latest positive news, breakthroughs, and inspiring stories about medical fundraising, curated daily by BrightWire.
A multi-day shopping event in Miami's Design District lets fashionistas fight breast cancer with every purchase. Since its launch, Shoes for a Cure has raised over $65 million for research and treatment.
A Vietnamese family caring for three children with serious illnesses received over $18,000 from generous donors after their story touched hearts. The funds give them hope to continue vital medical treatments they couldn't afford alone.
More than 500 cancer survivors and supporters gathered at the Maryland Zoo for a 5K that raised half a million dollars for gynecologic cancer treatment. The 10th annual event brought people from across the country together to celebrate hope and fund lifesaving research.
Australian football legend Neale Daniher, who turned his devastating MND diagnosis into a national movement that raised tens of millions for research, will be honored with a state funeral. His 13-year battle inspired an entire country to join the fight against "the beast."
A Victoria boy with a rare disease is throwing a country party to fund the cure that could save his life. Simon Hoskins hopes his second annual Hoedown for Hope will raise $50,000 for MPS research.
Diksha Yadav discovered breast cancer days before her wedding, married anyway, then divorced after her husband called her a mistake. Now she's remarried, fighting Stage IV cancer, and raising funds for life-saving treatment.
A Canadian teenager with an artificial leg ran 3,300 miles across his country to fight cancer, inspiring a legacy that's raised three-quarters of a billion dollars. His story began on this day in 1980 and continues to save lives today.
From Star Trek legends to reality TV favorites, celebrities nationwide are rallying 60,000 people for PanCAN PurpleStride on April 25, aiming to raise $17 million for pancreatic cancer research and patient support. Their personal connections to the disease are turning grief into action and hope into funding for lifesaving breakthroughs.
Grey's Anatomy star Eric Dane turned his ALS diagnosis into a powerful mission, raising over half a million dollars for research before his death at 53. His final months moved the needle forward for thousands battling the rare disease.
Blockchain company Ripple partnered with GOSH Charity to transform cryptocurrency into life-saving funds for seriously ill children at a world-renowned hospital. The new system lets global donors support pediatric care without expensive international banking fees.
Over 120,000 volunteers across Poland collected a record-breaking €43.5 million in one day to help children with digestive diseases. The funds will help treat up to 1.5 million young patients needing specialized care.