This Crowdrise Campaign Continues the Work Dan Fredinburg Started
Alyson Wyers — May 6, 2015 — Social Good
References: orphangift.org & crowdrise
The horrific earth quake in Nepal has a death toll that has now exceeded 7000, including philanthropist Dan Fredinburg. The former Google employee and engineer was climbing Mount Everest to fundraise for OrphanGift when an avalanche resulting from the earth quake hit. He passed away on April 25th after sustaining a serious head injury.
His friends, family and loved ones want to celebrate and continue the work he began through a Crowdrise campaign. Thus far they have already raised the $60,000 required to complete the OrphanGift campaign goal. The remaining funds will be going to the newly established Dan Fredinburg Foundation. With famous friends like Sophia Bush, this departed world changer is continuing to reach people and make a difference in death as he did in life.
His friends, family and loved ones want to celebrate and continue the work he began through a Crowdrise campaign. Thus far they have already raised the $60,000 required to complete the OrphanGift campaign goal. The remaining funds will be going to the newly established Dan Fredinburg Foundation. With famous friends like Sophia Bush, this departed world changer is continuing to reach people and make a difference in death as he did in life.
Trend Themes
1. Crowdfunded Philanthropy - Continued success of this crowdfunding campaign highlights the potential for individuals to initiate and fund meaningful charitable causes.
2. Legacy Charities - Establishing a foundation in the name of a philanthropist opens up new opportunities for friends, family and loved ones to continue that person's work.
3. Social Giving Platforms - Crowdfunding sites such as Crowdrise provide an accessible way for individuals to fund charitable causes and create a legacy for themselves or loved ones.
Industry Implications
1. Non-profit - Crowdfunding campaigns can be leveraged by non-profits to raise funds for their respective causes.
2. Social Media - Social media platforms can facilitate fundraising initiatives by letting users share information on causes they care about, plus donations.
3. Tech-enabled Philanthropy - New platforms and technologies can help create disruptive solutions in the philanthropic space, enabling more people to participate and contribute.
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