mycause community rushing to support families in February

mycause campaigns supported families across the country in February, offering support and assistance during incredibly difficult and heartbreaking times.

When 22-year-old Jacob suddenly passed away, a mycause campaign was quickly set up for his devastated family to help cover the funeral costs for Jacob. Close friends of Jacob's rallied around his family, offering their assistance and kind words. Jacob's story was covered across the country, receiving coverage in the Herald Sun, 7 News and ABC's Hack program among many others. Over $18,000 has been raised for the Langford family, with over 6500 shares online and 285 donations.

25-year-old Brisbane woman Emma Betts has been given only months to live, diagnosed with stage four Melanoma. Emma was initially diagnosed with stage one Melanoma in 2011. The 0.6mm melanoma was removed, however Emma's battle with cancer was only just beginning. Emma's sisters Sarah and Ashlee launched a mycause campaign to help their little sister cover the costs of her palliative care. Thanks to the increible generosity of Australians across the country, over $44,000 has been raised for Emma, with 806 donations and over 1500 shares through social media.

When a friend created a mycause campaign, the Rocca family didn't expect to receive such a generous show of support from the community. "Once the story ran in the paper, there was a huge influx of donations that came through, as well as people with supportive words and messages for us", mum Danielle Rocca told the Preston Leader. When the family car was written off, youngest daughter Jasmyn, who was diagnosed with spastic quadriplegia cerebral palsy, could no longer attend her classes at her specialist school. Thanks to the amazing generosity of mycause donors the Rocca family now has a wheelchair accessible car, giving Jasmyn the opportunity to return to school.

In the wake of the tragedy on Bourke St, a number of campaigns were launched for loved ones in the aftermath an act which shocked the country. One such campaign was for 10-year-old Thalia Hakin and her family, whose little sister Maggie and mother Nathalie were injured. The response to Thalia's crowdfunding campaign was powerful, with Australians far and wide donating to help the family honour Thalia's memory and cover their medical expenses.