Generosity is an inspired influence emerging from the most sincere component of ourselves, empowering us to become more in touch with life. This revolutionary power requires only the minor indications to convey itself–a smile for a stranger, shoulder for one to cry on, a helping hand to someone who is struggling, a donation to an important cause.

When we perform with generosity, we ingeniously contribute to the world– offering a means for us to serve the heart. We look past our own desires and become able to serve the present needs of others. In fact, generosity permits us to experience the reality honestly that we not only have a sufficient amount but have a sufficient amount to share.

Generosity is the seed in a revolution of human kindness. We do not need to participate in massive undertakings to begin this revolution; small deeds have echoing results. We just need to be eager to give when we see the need arise. It is important to not be a spectator when we witness someone experiencing a difficult time; there is power in humanity and community. When we live out serving others, regardless of motivation, there is an occasion to engage life’s comprehensive qualities deeply.

Generosity can be displayed in the way organizations are operated. The foundation and direction is about serving others. It doesn’t mean that the product is free but that the service assists with a real need. When the organization GiveForward reached out to me to ask if I would help them spread the word about their mission by becoming an ambassador, I was overjoyed with the opportunity.

Not everyone knows how to help in times of need. GiveForward, an organization that focuses on helping families in need due to a medical crisis, is hoping to change that by ensuring that no one ever has to confront a medical crisis without help. GiveForward is the world’s #1 medical fundraising site. They assist friends and families to collaborate and support a loved one in need.

There is surprising happiness when friends and family are allowed to work together to carry the burden of their loved ones that are in need. This is why GiveForward made their mantra “to create unexpected joy”, and they try to live by that mantra daily in their interactions with families on GiveForward.

Unexpected Joy during Hard Times

Everyone needs assistance sometimes. The Center for Disease Control reported in a 2012 survey that a third of all Americans were in a family that was experiencing financial burden from medical care. The overwhelming cost of medical expenses can cause financial devastation to families and individuals requiring them to file for bankruptcy. However, many people are afraid to ask for help when swamped with medical bills.

Luckily, times of need do not have to be filled with embarrassment and despair. Fortunately there are organizations like GiveForward to assist you in raising money to help your loved one experience unexpected joy and generosity during hard times and focus on the road to recovery. 

How it Works

What GiveForward is doing in the world is awe-inspiring. Their motto: “We believe in the power of people, and that together we can accomplish amazing things” resonates with me. GiveForward works via crowdfunding. Crowdfunding is the act of helping someone in need by raising many small amounts of money from a many people, generally via social media.

Most crowdfunding fundraising websites charge comparable fees to use their fundraising platform. GiveForward is completely transparent about their fees, allowing donors to cover the fee, giving 99.5% of all money raised to the person in need. The great thing about GiveForward is their team of fundraising coaches that help members and families through every step of the process.

Type of Fundraisers

GiveForward focuses on fundraisers that create compassion and generosity. Typical GiveForward fundraisers are for:

• Medical expenses including travel, medical equipment and service animals
• Out-of-pocket living expenses associated with an illness or injury
• Funeral or memorial fund expenses
• Medical bankruptcy
• Assistance with veterinarian costs (because our pets are our family too)

Setting up a Fundraiser

Setting up a fundraiser for a friend or a loved one is easy. So much so that I have even set up a fundraiser for a childhood friend who had a baby 10-weeks premature on July 3, 2014. Here is how you set it up:

1. Set up an account
2. Specify the amount to raised
3. Choose fundraiser type (see above)
4. Give background information
5. Choose a positive fundraiser picture
6. Get beneficiaries permission
7. Enlist the help of others
8. Share on social media

Overall, I am very impressed with this organization, and I am grateful for the mission that GiveForward is accomplishing. I ask you to spread the word about what they do to help families in need. Please check out their website and see just how amazing this organization is. You can even view some of the active inspirational fundraisers, click the image below:

Have you ever experienced financial burden from overwhelming medical bills?

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post that contains affiliate links. I was compensated for this post and all opinions are strictly my own. GiveFoward is an organization I stand behind 100% and I am currently working with them on a medical fundraiser.

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