After Palisades natives banded together on WhatsApp and raised more than $120,000 on GoFundMe, they face what experts say has become a common scenario after natural disasters: Unexpected scrutiny and challenges as they attempt to manage and distribute the funds.

Collectively, they’d raised more than $100 million as of Tuesday evening, a GoFundMe spokesperson told me. (The company did not immediately respond when asked where the totals currently stand.) In recent days,

Touched by personal stories of anguish and loss from the fires, donors have sent tens of millions of dollars directly to families in Los Angeles via crowdfunding. These competing pleas for generosity have uneven results.

A woman charged with torture is accused of poisoning a 1-year-old girl to garner sympathy and make thousands of dollars off GoFundMe donations

Thousands of wildfire victims have turned to GoFundMe and other crowdfunding sites to raise money to support themselves or loved ones impacted by the fires. However, those donations could limit monetary assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Former Seattle SuperSonics center James Donaldson has stated a GoFundMe to help pay for the funeral expenses of his former teammate, Gus Williams, who has died. Williams, who was 71, suffered a stroke in 2020, and was living in a care facility in Baltimore.

A GoFundMe page created to pay for memorial services for Joann Garelli has reached its fundraising goal in one week.

More than $100 million has been donated to victims of the Los Angeles wildfires through GoFundMe campaigns — the popular crowdfunding platform that verifies all accounts to protect against scams.

Cate Johnson, organising a fundraiser on behalf of Mr Monaghan’s partner Toni and his three children, said the Port Lincoln maritime worker was missed by those who knew him.“Toni, his three children and granddaughter lost Darren in a tragic workplace accident in the maritime industry where he was a well respected and regarded worker and person amongst his co workers and a highly valued employee,” she said in a GoFundMe appeal.“These type of sudden tragic accidents impact the families and community in many ways so if we could all reach into our hearts and help Darren’s family in whatever way possible it would help ease the pain of Darren’s loss and give his family the support we’d all hope to receive if needed from our community.“We will miss you mate. Wherever you are be in peace.”Mr Monaghan suffered a head injury while working in early December and was flown to Royal Adelaide Hospital for treatment, but he died from his injuries. SafeWork SA is investigating the incident.The appeal had raised $4650 from a $40,000 target as of Sunday afternoon. Funeral service Prestwood Funeral Home has paid tribute to Mr Monaghan and encouraged people to support Mr Monaghan’s family. “Darren Monaghan, a beloved family member and friend, tragically lost his life in a devastating boat accident,” a statement from Prestwood reads. “His passing has left his family and community mourning the loss of a kind and devoted individual.“Darren is survived by his loving partner Toni, their three children, and a granddaughter, all of whom are left to cope with this unimaginable tragedy.“A GoFundMe page has been set up by Cate Johnson, with support from friends Roger and Shannon Sevelj, to help Darren’s family during this difficult time.“Details regarding a memorial service and funeral arrangements will be announced by the family at a later time.“Darren’s sudden departure has left a significant void in the lives of his loved ones, and tributes have poured in from all over the community.“Friends and family are coming together to offer their support, with donations being made to help ease the family’s burden.”

The family of the missing pilot, 65-year-old Michael Martin, is asking for volunteers to help search for the pilot last seen on Thursday, Jan. 2.

J. Valdo, a devoted catholic and family man passed away at his home in Acomita, NM on3, 2025. He was born to Sarah and Julio Valdo (both deceased) on November 30, 1937. He was also preceded in death by his grandson,

Donations are pouring in for the family of a man who is in a vegetative state at a Duluth hospital following an ATV accident last year. Josh Hough was involved in a crash on Oct. 26, suffering a collapsed lung,