My sons teacher just sent an email that explained how she is hosting a fundraiser for a Deaf student of hers. She is trying to raise enough money to buy the girl a microphone that works with the cochlear implant she has. With a special FM microphone, she is able to hear.
Anyway, she is using a really cool website called chipin.com. You sign up, post the story about why you are having a fundraiser, and donations are made on the site via PayPal. The site allows the donator to add a message along with their donation and Chipin.com also shows everyone how much has been donated so far and how close to the goal they are!
I think this would be a wonderful way for friends and family to obtain help for some of our members who are in need of help financially for medical bills, living expenses etc. Just thought I would share!