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GoFundMe Removes Donald Johnson Fundraiser, Refunds Donations

By Drooid · Sep 27, 2026, 10:38 PM UTC · How we work

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GoFundMe removed Donald Johnson’s fundraiser, citing factual misrepresentations that breached its Terms of Service.
The campaign had raised over $200,000, with later reports citing $281,000 and $700,000.
All contributions were refunded under GoFundMe’s Giving Guarantee after the removal.
Johnson’s daughter Amy confirmed the family will not receive any money for her mother’s treatment.
Johnson, 81, said delivering lost luggage was the only job that would hire him.

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Story summary

GoFundMe removed Donald Johnson’s fundraiser, citing factual misrepresentations that breached its Terms of Service.
The campaign had raised over $200,000, with later reports citing $281,000 and $700,000.
All contributions were refunded under GoFundMe’s Giving Guarantee after the removal.
Johnson’s daughter Amy confirmed the family will not receive any money for her mother’s treatment.
Johnson, 81, said delivering lost luggage was the only job that would hire him.