Crowdfunding Efforts Aid Boston Marathon Victims

Sites like GoFundMe, GiveForward raising millions

In the aftermath of last week’s Boston Marathon bombings, social platforms have become an important tool not just for sharing information about the events, but for raising funds for its victims. Online crowdfunding sites are making it easier than ever for anyone to organize fundraising around a cause. Since last Monday, victims’ friends as well as total strangers have used these platforms to raise millions for hospital bills, funeral costs, and more.

On crowfunding site GoFundMe, nearly $2 million has been raised so far for Boston victims.

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