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🏥 GoFundMe Alternative for Medical Bills

A Private GoFundMe Alternative for Medical Bills

One in three GoFundMe campaigns are for medical expenses. But not everyone wants their health situation broadcast to the internet. A Better Gift lets the people who already know what you're going through contribute privately.

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Medical Bills Are the #1 Reason People Crowdfund

Medical crowdfunding has exploded because the healthcare system leaves millions with bills they can't pay. But public campaigns aren't right for everyone.

66%
of U.S. bankruptcies tied to medical bills
CNBC / American Journal of Medicine
$3.7B
raised on GoFundMe for medical costs
GoFundMe reported data
1 in 4
adults carry medical debt over $5,000
Kaiser Family Foundation

GoFundMe vs A Better Gift

Both are crowdfunding platforms. But they're built for completely different situations.

📢 GoFundMe
  • ⚠ Your campaign is public — anyone can find it on Google
  • ⚠ Requires a compelling story with photos and updates
  • ✗ Donation amounts and donor names visible to everyone
  • ✗ Your medical situation becomes permanent internet content
🔒 A Better Gift
  • ✓ Completely private — only people you share the link with can see it
  • ✓ No story, photos, or updates required
  • ✓ Free for the person requesting help — contributors cover the fee
  • ✓ Contributions processed by Stripe to your debit card or bank — never held

How It Works

Private crowdfunding in under 2 minutes. No story to write. No photos required.

1

Create Your Request

Tell us what you need help with. No long story, no photos, no fundraising goal required. Just the basics.

2

Share Privately

Send the link to the people you trust — via text, email, or however you communicate. No public page. Only people with the link can see it.

3

Receive Contributions

Contributions are processed by Stripe directly to your debit card or bank account. We never hold your money. You pay nothing — the contributor covers the fee.

You Shouldn't Have to Broadcast Your Diagnosis to Get Help

GoFundMe works when you want thousands of strangers to rally behind your story. But sometimes you just need the 15 people who already know you're struggling to chip in without the whole internet knowing your medical history.

Your health is personal. Your crowdfunding should be too. A Better Gift was built for exactly this — private requests from the people who already care.

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Common Questions

Is A Better Gift a GoFundMe alternative for medical bills?

Yes. A Better Gift is a private crowdfunding platform designed for requesting contributions from friends and family. Unlike GoFundMe, your request is never public — only people you share the link with can see it. This makes it ideal for medical situations where you want help without broadcasting your health details.

Why not just use GoFundMe for medical bills?

GoFundMe is a great option if you want to reach thousands of strangers for a large campaign. But if your medical situation is private and you'd rather ask the people who already know what you're going through, A Better Gift keeps everything between you and your circle. No public page, no donor leaderboard, no strangers reading about your diagnosis.

Does A Better Gift cost anything for the person with medical bills?

No. Creating a request is 100% free. The 11.9% fee is paid by the contributor, not by you. You receive the full contribution amount. On GoFundMe, processing fees are deducted from the donations you receive.

How quickly do I receive contributions?

Contributions are processed by Stripe directly to your debit card (near-instant) or bank account (1-2 business days). A Better Gift never holds your money — each contribution is processed at the time it's made.

Can my employer or insurance company see my request?

No. A Better Gift requests are completely private. There is no public directory, no search indexing, and no way for anyone to discover your request unless you personally share the link with them.

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Get Help with Medical Bills — Without Going Public

Create a private request, share it with the people who care, and receive contributions directly. No public campaign. No strangers.

Create Your Request — Free

100% free for requestors. Contributions processed to your debit card or bank. Takes under 2 minutes.