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What is a GoFundMe?
GoFundMe is an online platform that allows individuals to raise money for various causes, often personal ones like medical expenses, education, or, as in Jason Arday's story, funeral costs. It works by enabling people to create a campaign page and share it widely, inviting donations from friends, family, and the wider public.
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