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50 stories of defiance in the doomscroll era

The internet excels at fueling outrage, drama, and hate. But that’s just part of the story. This year marks $50 billion raised on GoFundMe.

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We're proving that the internet can bring out the best in us with some of the kindest people of 2026 — people who inspired us all with what's possible.

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Uncle Jack

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  1. Abigail Mwaungulu
  2. Anonymous donors
  3. Autumn Mowery
  4. Beavan Zulu
  5. Ben Saunders
  6. Brian Wilson
  7. Brittany Smith
  8. Candace and Diana
  9. Chad Caruso
  10. Chris Hoy
  11. Coco Freudenberg
  12. Coney Island mermaid fans
  13. Swifties
  14. Dan Simpson
  15. David Stanley
  16. Declan Levy
  17. Harlow and Daphne
  18. Heidi Widmer
  19. Ian the Meow
  20. Isaiah Garza
  21. Javier Ramirez Magaña
  22. Jeremiah Shumaker
  23. Jerry Turner
  24. Jimmy Darts
  25. Jordan Adams
  26. Katey Duppong
  27. Kenna Reed
  28. Lupita Nyong'o
  29. Mariana Atencio
  30. Milan games fans
  31. Most generous city
  32. Most generous country
  33. Nathan Stafford
  34. NY Taxi Workers Alliance
  35. Pet lovers
  36. Rudan Brothers
  37. Sam Weidenhofer
  38. Sarah Strode
  39. SB Mowing
  40. Serena Neel
  41. Stacey D. Stewart
  42. Stephen Siller and family
  43. Subreddit: r/bald
  44. The Council of Bens
  45. The Towle family
  46. Uganda Skateboard Society
  47. Uncle Jack
  48. William Goodge
  49. Winter BreeAnne Minisee
  50. Zoë Rauscher