At GiveForward we know one of the best ways to fundraise is to spread the word. We’re always happy to talk about our endeavors and those of our fundraisers.
To learn more about GiveForward, download our GiveForward Media Kit or view our individual media kit documents here.
For all media inquiries including interview requests, please contact Cate@GiveForward.com.
GiveForward and our users have been fortunate enough to be recognized by some amazing publications. Check out the latest stories below.
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Latest Press Releases
- Chicago Startups Recognized at White House for Economic Impact
- GiveForward and Simplee Changing Health Care-1
- Americans Use GiveForward To Raise Over $5million For Medical Expenses
- Hacking For Good
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Press Coverage
- Why are fans paying medical bills for world-class skier Sarah Burke? – MSNBC, February 2, 2012
- 15 Women to Watch in Tech – Inc., January 31, 2012
- Crowdfunding for Medical Expenses – Canadian Medical Association Journal, January 5, 2012
- A Promising Outlook for Chicago Small Business in 2012 – Crain’s Chicago Business, January 4, 2012
- Philanthropy Friday: GiveForward and Help a Friend – Another Jennifer, December 30, 2011
- 12 Entrepreneurs Reinventing Health Care - CNN, December 28, 2011
- What is GiveForward.com? – Cleft Stories, December 8, 2011
- Autism and the Holidays: How to afford an iPad - SanFrancisco Chronicle, December 8, 2011
- An Internship Fairy Tale (with the help of burritos) – The Intern View, December 6, 2011
- Featured Startup Video: GiveForward – Startup America Partnership, December 6, 2011
- 40 Under 40 – Crain’s Chicago Business, December 5, 2011
- Four Local Startups Honored by White House – Inc. Well, November 18, 2011
- 4 Motives Driving the New Wave of Startups – Investing Answers, November 17, 2011
- White House Honors Four Chicago Startups – Chicago Tribune, November 17, 2011
- Chicago Entrepreneurs Honored at the White House - Tech.il, November 17, 2011
- Women Entrepreneurs: For-Profit Social Ventures - Bruce Hurwitz Presents, November 15, 2011
- ‘Tis the Season to Volunteer in New York – MetroFocus, November 11, 2011
- Top 5 Reasons to Intern with a Startup! – The Intern View, November 10, 2011
- 10 New Produces, Services Recognized at Chicago Innovation Awards - MarketWatch, November 8, 2011
- Algonquin Man Mourns Wife, Nurtures Newborn as Community Rallies to Help – Chicago Sun-Times, October 28,2011
- See How GiveForward Is Helping Latino Families Survive Medical Crisises – Hispanically Speaking News, October 23, 2011
- GiveForward’s Ethan Austin on Why You Need A Technical Co-Founder – NBC Chicago, October 22,2011
- Website Raises Over $32,000 for Child With Cancer – The Christian Post, October 21, 2011
- At 5 years old, Jasmine Williams is fighting a rare cancer - The News-Herald, October 21, 2011
- Isn’t it time you Give Forward? – The Working Caregiver, October 19, 2011
- Get Well, Spend Less: How to save money on costs through patient assistance programs – Neurology Now, October 18, 2011
- Imagine New Connections – Insight Labs, October 17, 2011
- Algonquin Family Keeps Mother’s Family Alive Through College Fund – Patch, October 13, 2011
- Breast Cancer’s Financial Toll, Part 2: Where To Go For Help – Daily Finance, October 6, 2011
- Desiree Vargas Wrigley, GiveForward – M.O.com, September 20, 2011
- GiveForward and Simplee Join Forces To Help Americans Manage And Cover Medical Expenses - TechCocktail, August 29, 2011
- VIDEO GiveForward is A Solution for Out-Of-Pocket Medical Care - ICYou.com, August 25, 2011
- GiveForward: A Social Solution for Out-Of-Pocket Medical Care - Who Moved My Dentures?, August 25, 2011
- Billie: I’m a Keeper! – Best Friends Network, August 15, 2011
- HealthNews Salutes: GiveForward - HealthNews, August 11, 2011
- Joanne Wilson Meets Desiree Vargas Wrigley, Co-Founder, GiveForward – The Next Women, August 5, 2011
- GiveForward Brings Crowdfunding to Chicago - Tech.li, July 27, 2011
- GiveForward Allows Non-insured with Medical Bills to Get Help from Friends – Health Tech Zone, July 26, 2011
- Need help with medical bills? Start your own fundraiser with GiveForward - Yahoo! News, July 26, 2011
- GiveForward Helps You Crowd-Fund Medical Expenses – GOOD Magazine, July 25, 2011
- IVCA Q&A: Excelerate Labs Mentoring Class of 2010 Desiree Vargas Wrigley, Co-Founder and CEO of GiveForward - Illinois Venture Capital Association, July 21,2011
- In Tough Lending Climate, Businesses Turn To Peers – MSN, July 17, 2011
- GiveForward: Why Fear Is Not An Option – YFS Magazine, July 13, 2011
- Ji-V Hack Creates A Fun and Inclusive Space for Hackers To Play – Technori, July 11, 2011
- 10 Generation Next Entrepreneurs To Watch – CNN, July 7, 2011
- Streamlining The Giving Game – Technori, July 6, 2011
- How to Host an Online Fundraiser – Life Rearranged, June 28, 2011
- Video Pick: “Women to Watch” in the Windy City - Women’s Voices for Change, June 26, 2011
- Crowd-funding helps Patients Cover Medical Costs for Lifesaving Treatments - Dutiee, June 24, 2011
- 5 Organizations You Can Turn To During A Financial Disaster – Huffington Post, June 20, 2011
- How Startups Can Protect Themselves Against Hackers - Inc. Well, June 16, 2011
- GiveForward Working to Make a Difference – Sassy CEO, June 16, 2011
- Adam and Christy Coppola Spend Honeymoon Cycling Across All 50 States For Charity – FOX News, June 16, 2011
- Cycling Super Couple Takes 50 State Tour For Charity – Pace of Chicago, June 14, 2011
- Give Forward – StringRing, The Kindess Reminder, June 2, 2011
- Ethan Austin “GiveForward” – Empower radio, May 13, 2011
- Crowdfunding helps patients cover medical expenses on GiveForward – inconoculture, May 11, 2011
- GiveForward: Crowdfunding Kidneys, Cures and Cancer Treatment – Chicagoist, May 8, 2011
- Business Owners Get Better Rates, Investors Get higher Returns With Peer-to-Peer Lending – New Equity Business, May 6, 2011
- Women to Watch 2011 – Crain’s Chicago Business, May 2, 2011
- Crowdfunding websites unite for World Give Day – ABC 7, April 30, 2011
- Click For Compassion TMJ4 – April 26, 2011
- Creators Battling Cancer and How You Can Help Comic Book Resources – April 26, 2011
- Fundraiser set for Warrior baseball player who suffered a broken neck The Village News – April 21, 2011
- Chicagoan of the Week: Desiree Vargas Wrigley Up Chicago – April 12, 2011
- 5 trendsetting companies/institutions in Illinois Your Power2Switch – April 11, 2011
- Desiree Vargas Wrigley, Giving back to GiveForward, Woman Entrepreneur gotham gal – April 11, 2011
- Brewer says transplant funding is back, Dems not convinced azfamily.com – April 5, 2011
- The hospice nurse Scrubs Magazine – April 5, 2011
- Funding Your Idea: From Grandpa To Waiting Tables To $500k – With Desiree Vargas Wrigley Beyond the Pedway – April 1, 2011
- How GiveForward Found the Holy Grail (funding) Technori – March 31, 2011
- Brock Really Does Rock!!! (GiveForward) Life. Rearranged – March 30, 2011
- Wellness, Cost-Cutting Main Themes at Health 2.0 Spring Event California Healthline – March 28, 2011
- Fund, Fund, Fund trendcentral – March 25, 2011
- Special Feature: Kai’s Pain KMOX – March 25, 2011
- Female Founders: Overcoming the Cupcake Challenge and “Mompreneur” Stigma Forbes – March 22, 2011
- Savannah Wood Story NBC12 – March 22, 2011
- Patients not on ‘the list’ are still condemned The Arizona Republic – March 20, 2011
- Funding from the masses: Startups try to harness social networks to raise money The Chicago Tribune – March 20, 2011
- GiveForward Helps Families Raise Money to Cover medical Expenses medGadget March 1, 2011
- Chicago is a far cry from Silicon Valley, but local VCs see fresh investment opportunities Crain’s Chicago Business – February 28, 2011
- Music is Universal, Education Should Be Too Huffington Post – February 22, 2011
- From 1 visitor a day to raising $4m for charity, GiveForward’s feel good story The Startup Foundry – February 17, 2011
- GiveForward Gets Cash Infusion to Help Patients Cover Medical Expenses FastCompany – February 14, 2011
- Chicago Startup GiveForward Closes Major Round of Funding Tech Cocktail – February 14, 2011
- GiveForward Raises $500k To Be The Kickstarter For Medical Expenses TechCrunch – February 14, 2011
- GiveForward and Fundraising for Testicular Cancer Patients Testicular Cancer Society – January 19, 2011
- The Click WSILtv – May 29, 2010
- HOW TO: Cultivate Your Brand’s Super Users Mashable – May 4, 2010
- Her sister’s keeper taps into $44,000 USA Today – October 13, 2009
- Party 4 a Reason 2009 NBC5 – September 18, 2009
- How Gen-y Startups Use Social Media to Shatter the Status Quo Mashable – July 29, 2009
- Can Social Butterflies Raise Money? The NonProfit Times – April 8, 2009
- Sisters raise $29,000 on the Internet for a kidney transplant The Chicago Tribune – March 20, 2009
- She makes sure sister has a chance to live Chicago Sun-Times March, 18, 2009