Spotfund logo
Spotfund logo
Start Fundraising
PricingContact SupportStart Fundraising

Fundraise for

  • Medical Fundraising
  • Emergency Fundraising
  • Memorial Fundraising
  • Education Fundraising
  • Nonprofit Fundraising
  • Animal Fundraising
  • Community Fundraising

Featured topics

  • Easy Fundraising Ideas for Individuals
  • Creative Fundraiser Dinner Ideas
  • Raising Money for Medical Expenses
  • *spotfund for NIL Collective Fundraising
  • Giving Tuesday Fundraising 2025NEW

Trending in

  • Medical
  • Memorial
  • Emergency
  • Nonprofit
  • Family
  • Sports
  • Business

Featured topics

  • *spotfund as a Recurring Donation Solution
  • Matching Gift CampaignsPOPULAR
  • Why Recurring Donations Are Important for Nonprofits
  • How it works
  • Common questions
  • Success stories
  • For brands and nonprofits
  • How do I withdraw money?
  • *spotfund blog
  • Reviews from people like you
  • Compare *spotfund to others

I Strive And Take Pride But The Obstacles Got Too Much

I Strive And Take Pride But The Obstacles Got Too Much

Fundraising for

Courtney Gipson

Fundraising forCourtney Gipson
Courtney Gipson

Courtney Gipson

Elkhart Indiana, Indiana

$100of $800 goal
1
Donors
0
Comments
1Share Arrow
Shares
Donation protected
👍 0% fee

Living in Elkhart, Indiana, I've always taken pride in tackling life's challenges head-on, but recently, things have felt daunting. My car, my crucial link to independence, urgently needs repairs—it's the tie rod and flex pipe, and possibly the transmission lines. These mechanical issues are stacking up like bricks on an already heavy load. Each morning, facing another day without reliable transportation, a knot of anxiety forms in my chest.

Adding to my worries is a storage unit bill of $120, a small but persistent reminder of my mounting responsibilities. I find myself picking up extra hours and even working unpaid overtime, just to make sure that I can cover essentials like gas and phone bills. My uncle, a proud Marine, instilled in me a never-give-up attitude, and his words echo in my mind as I push through each day.

What weighs on me more than anything is my son, who is turning 18 soon. He asked me for a pair of sneakers, just a simple wish for his milestone birthday. The thought of not being able to fulfill this request is heart-wrenching. I picture his hopeful face and the last thing I want is to see disappointment there, especially at such an important moment in his life.

Caught in this relentless cycle, the fear of letting him down feels unbearable. Even though I work tirelessly, it feels like I'm always a step behind. The stress is like chasing my own shadow. Yet, it's the thought of my son's smile and the echo of my uncle’s enduring words that keep me pushing forward each day.

Chief

Chief

$100 • Recent donation (Offline)

Chief

Chief

$100 • Top donation (Offline)

Chief

Chief

$100 • First donation (Offline)

Organizer

Courtney Gipson

Courtney Gipson is the organizer of this fundraiser

I Strive And Take Pride But The Obstacles Got Too Much
Courtney Gipson

Courtney Gipson

Elkhart Indiana, Indiana

Fundraising for

Courtney Gipson

Fundraising forCourtney Gipson
Donation protected
👍 0% fee

Living in Elkhart, Indiana, I've always taken pride in tackling life's challenges head-on, but recently, things have felt daunting. My car, my crucial link to independence, urgently needs repairs—it's the tie rod and flex pipe, and possibly the transmission lines. These mechanical issues are stacking up like bricks on an already heavy load. Each morning, facing another day without reliable transportation, a knot of anxiety forms in my chest.

Adding to my worries is a storage unit bill of $120, a small but persistent reminder of my mounting responsibilities. I find myself picking up extra hours and even working unpaid overtime, just to make sure that I can cover essentials like gas and phone bills. My uncle, a proud Marine, instilled in me a never-give-up attitude, and his words echo in my mind as I push through each day.

What weighs on me more than anything is my son, who is turning 18 soon. He asked me for a pair of sneakers, just a simple wish for his milestone birthday. The thought of not being able to fulfill this request is heart-wrenching. I picture his hopeful face and the last thing I want is to see disappointment there, especially at such an important moment in his life.

Caught in this relentless cycle, the fear of letting him down feels unbearable. Even though I work tirelessly, it feels like I'm always a step behind. The stress is like chasing my own shadow. Yet, it's the thought of my son's smile and the echo of my uncle’s enduring words that keep me pushing forward each day.

Organizer

Courtney Gipson

Courtney Gipson is the organizer of this fundraiser

$100of $800 goal
1Donors
0Comments
1Share ArrowShares
Chief

Chief

$100 • Recent donation (Offline)

Chief

Chief

$100 • Top donation (Offline)

Chief

Chief

$100 • First donation (Offline)

★★★★★ Trustpilot Reviews

Ready to start?

Join the thousands like you finding help on *spotfund.

Start FundraisingHow it works
Spotfund Balloons