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Medical fundraising

Raise money for medical bills

Surgery, cancer treatment, dialysis, medication, a stay in hospital or care overseas – when the bills pile up, your community wants to help. A medical fundraiser makes it easy for them.

Start a free fundraiser How it works
  • Free to start
  • You keep 90%
  • Donors give from anywhere

Why Real Helping Hands

Everything you need to raise money online

  • For any treatment

    Operations, therapy, medication, equipment, travel for treatment and recovery costs.

  • Start it for someone else

    Raise money on behalf of a parent, child or friend, and have the funds paid to them or to you.

  • Live in a day

    About 10 minutes. Our team reviews every campaign, usually within 24 hours, and emails you when it’s live.

  • Withdraw as you go

    You don’t have to wait for the goal – withdraw what’s been raised when the bills are due.

How it works

Start in three simple steps

  1. Create your fundraiser

    Sign up free, tell your story, add a photo and set your goal. It takes about 10 minutes.

  2. Share it everywhere

    Send your link on WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram and email, or print your QR code flyer.

  3. Receive the money

    Verify your identity once, then withdraw to your bank or PayPal from your dashboard.

Happening now

Fundraisers you can support today

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Tips from our team

How to get more donations

  • Say exactly what the money pays for – “$1,200 covers the surgery deposit” is more powerful than a general appeal.
  • Add a photo of the patient (with their permission) and, if you can, a doctor’s estimate or letter.
  • Post updates after appointments so donors can follow the recovery – it keeps support coming.
  • Only share medical details the patient is comfortable making public.

Questions?

Frequently asked questions

All questions & answers

Can I raise money for someone else’s medical bills?

Yes. Many medical fundraisers are started by a relative or friend. Explain your relationship to the patient in the story.

Do I need to reach my goal to get the money?

No. There’s no penalty for missing your goal – you can withdraw what has been raised.

How much does it cost?

Starting is free. We take 10% of what you raise, which covers card processing and running the platform – you keep 90%.

How do I receive the money?

Withdraw to a bank account (we send bank transfers through Wise) or to PayPal, from your dashboard, once your identity is verified.

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Ready to start?

It’s free and takes about 10 minutes. Our team reviews every fundraiser and helps you share it.

Start a free fundraiser