Onlookers’ Generosity
While Harvey’s kindness and generosity earned likes and internet recognition, not all Americans with life-threatening illnesses are as lucky. Public citizens without health insurance end up paying millions out of pocket and unable to pay for a sudden accident. Without full health coverage, the day to day can be anxiety-invoking in the event an emergency strikes.
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Turning To Strangers For Help
Recent internet trends show a rise in sites like GoFundMe, which allows families with ailing family members to seek money and cures from strangers. NerdWallet reports that as of 2015 that $930 million of the $2 billion that has passed through GoFundMe since its start was raising funds for medical reasons.
