Tag: medical crowdfunding
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5 health NGOs making healthcare accessible for the underprivileged in India
THERE are entire communities of people without access to medicine, doctors and medical treatment. This lack of access causes immense suffering and even death as a result of conditions and diseases that are preventable and can be treated. Most of these communities are marginalized people-groups such as tribal populations or rural communities that are often…
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Mahan Trust: a medical NGO and lifeline for Melghat’s tribal communities
IN the remote and forested region of Melghat in Maharashtra, the medical NGO Mahan Trust shares that the concept of conventional medical care, that we are used to, remains largely non-existent. Here, death and disease is common amongst the people and preventable illnesses leave thousands of tribal people living in the villages with no choice…
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How fundraising in India helps people access medical care
ACCESS to quality healthcare remains a challenge for many people across India from low-income or marginalized communities. Such individuals facing medical emergencies often find themselves in a difficult position due to financial constraints. To bridge this gap, fundraising in India has emerged as a powerful tool, enabling both individuals and NGOs to raise funds for…
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Nanritam: a medical NGO restoring vision and restoring lives
CATARACTS are a common age-related eye condition that is the focus of this medical NGO which serves marginalized communities in West Bengal. Cataracts pose a significant threat to the vision and overall well-being of the elderly. In India, where the prevalence of cataracts is notably high, the medical NGO Nanritam has been working tirelessly since…
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Learn about fundraising for medical expenses
FUNDRAISING for medical expenses has become a powerful tool for individuals and families to bridge the gap between their healthcare needs and their financial resources. With the rise of online fundraising platforms, the process of raising funds for medical expenses has become more accessible and efficient than ever before. This article aims to provide valuable…
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Medical crowdfunding: empowering collective support through Give.do
MEDICAL crowdfunding involves leveraging online platforms to raise funds for medical expenses that can be overwhelming for individuals and families to handle on their own. Medical crowdfunding allows individuals to collectively help others and even use social media to boost medical crowdfunding campaigns. Understanding medical crowdfunding Medical crowdfunding is a form of crowdsourcing that utilizes…
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Medical crowdfunding: Grateful families say ‘thank you’
OFTEN, high out-of-pocket health expenses mean that the low-income groups with no medical insurance are just another large medical bill away from being pushed into abject poverty. This is especially the case when people face a sudden medical hardship requiring expensive surgery. In such cases, appealing to the ‘crowd’ of online do-gooders through medical crowdfunding…
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KL Rahul donates ₹31 lakh for budding cricketer’s cancer surgery
WHILE Varad’s parents lived in fear of losing him to cancer every minute of their daily lives, Swapna and Sachin Nalawade could never have expected that India’s cricket vice-captain KL Rahul would come to their son’s aid and donate ₹31 lakh for the bone marrow transplant (BMT) surgery. The help came when the parents were…
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Medical crowdfunding comes to aid of aspiring doctor
PRADIP PATIL thought he could alleviate the suffering of poor communities who get crippled by costs of health and hospitalisation by becoming a doctor. Instead, the farmer’s son is now a patient needing monetary help for a bone marrow transplant – a curative treatment for his cancer – and has resorted to medical crowdfunding. Two…