What is medical tourism?
With the rising costs of out of pocket medical expenses—even for those with health insurance—more and more people are turning to medical tourism to find affordable health care. Medical tourism is not ...
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Three ways to cover malaria treatment cost
While malaria is not very prevalent in the US, there is a high risk of transmitting this dangerous mosquito-borne disease while traveling to and from tropical countries. While malaria can be fatal, ...
Consider crowdfunding to offset travel costs
You might argue that we’re living in the golden age of international travel. Far-flung places are easier to reach, websites and apps give us lots of information on destinations, and the sharing ...
Why is Boy Scout fundraising important?
Boy Scout fundraisers are an essential and exciting activity for troop members. Unlike Girl Scout Cookies, Boy Scouts troops do not have a specific fundraising item. But this doesn’t have to be a ...
Ways to Donate to National Parks
The National Park Service was created in 1916 to protect 35 beautiful parks and monuments across the United States. This federal agency now manages over 400 areas across the country, but new ...
Charities that help with funeral costs
Losing a parent can be one of the most difficult times of your life. The last thing you want to worry about is how to pay for a funeral. A funeral service can be truly priceless to the friends and ...
How to fundraise sports equipment costs
South Haven Little League had no idea some of its organizers were playing inside baseball with their funds. Two board members embezzled $19,000 from the Indiana baseball association, leaving them ...
Summer fundraiser ideas
Great weather. Outdoor activities. Endless time for students. These three things combine to create ideal conditions for easy summer fundraisers. Whether the school drama club needs to raise money for ...
Four steps to surviving the recession
As we navigate a global pandemic, the unfortunate reality is that we have just entered a recession in the United States. With businesses having to shut down during the height of COVID-19 to protect ...
How to Find Financial Assistance for Diabetes
Approximately 25 million people suffer from diabetes in the United States alone, and that number continues to rise every year. People living with diabetes are among some of those hit the hardest when ...
How much does childcare cost?
Raising a child includes countless moments of joy, but it’s not news that it also comes with its fair share of challenges. Perhaps one of the greatest obstacles parents face these days is the high ...
How much does dialysis cost?
Dealing with kidney failure is stressful enough on its own. Compound that with the costs and multiple hours of sessions per week involved with dialysis treatment, and it becomes even more ...
Healthcare costs for children
It should come as no surprise to parents that raising a child in the US is expensive. In fact, according to the USDA, the average cost of raising a child to the age of 17 is $233,610. Whether you’re ...
How to pay for medical school the smart way
Sarah dreamed about saving lives as a doctor ever since she was a little girl. So when she learned that paying for medical school meant going into debt, she initially wasn’t too concerned. By the ...
How to Raise Money for Homeschool Costs
According to the National Home Education Research Institute, over 2.5 million students were homeschooled in the US in 2019, and that number continues to climb. If you’re one of the growing number of ...
Crowdfunding the Cost of College Expenses
By the time parents in the US send their children to college, they will have already spent around $272,049, the average cost of raising a child. This doesn’t include the cost of college, which has ...
Creative church fundraising ideas
Donations to religious organizations are down by almost 50% since 1990, and charitable giving statistics show that nearly 40% of people who regularly attend church never make a donation. This is ...
Six facts you should know to stop global warming
The effects of climate change impact every individual, no matter where on Earth they live. Finding positive solutions to global warming impacts brings people together around a common goal, as we all ...
Successful fundraisers to help rescue animals
The thought of a companion animal needing a home is heartbreaking, especially for those with pets of their own. Millions of animals are homeless, awaiting adoption in a shelter, or needing rescue. ...
Mental Health Awareness
During World War I, soldiers often suffered from what was called “battle fatigue” or “shell shock.” These soldiers experienced terrible anxiety, nightmares, and even temporary blindness. Little was ...
