Fundraising can be a good idea to raise money for services and equipment that insurance doesn’t pay for. For family and friends that want to “do something” to help right after injury, organizing an event to raise money can be a big help to the person with SCI and their family. 

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Using websites like GoFundMe to raise money for SCI can be really helpful for families. However, if you raise a lot of money and it goes to your bank account, it might make it harder to get certain government assistance. HelpHopeLive is a non-profit group that helps you fundraise without it messing up your chances for these government programs.