
Touting itself as the world’s largest social fundraising platform with over $5 billion raised so far, GoFundMe stands at the confluence of escalating human need and social-media-fueled virality. But what many don’t realize is that GoFundMe can be used to raise funds for business projects as well. The GoFundMe crowdfunding site’s meteoric rise is a sobering reflection of our frayed times.

Last night, the couple appeared on 7NEWS’ Flashpoint, and gave a gut-wrenching interview about what the past 10 days had been like. The post came after the Smith family home was again visited by police on Tuesday afternoon.Ĭleo’s stepfather Jake Gliddon unlocked the gate and front door of the home for the officers.ĭetectives spent several minutes inside the house with him, before Mr Gliddon and the detectives all left in separate cars.Īrriving about 2.30pm, forensic officers wore masks and gloves as they searched the inside of the property, as the desperate search for the little girl spanned into its 11th day. A massive thank you of Monday night the GoFundMe had amassed $75,264 worth of donations. “We have been overwhelmed with so much love and support especially our community friends and family. “We had a lovely friend start a GoFundMe to support the small businesses and ourselves during this nightmare,” she posted in her Instagram stories. Camera Icon Ellie Smith, mother of missing 4yo Cleo Smith, posts to Instagram stories Credit: Instagram
