Crowdfunding is an internet phenomena where people can post on a website asking for money to implement a personal project or design idea.

However, parents have taken to crowdfunding kids birthday parties too! Some parents want to raise money for a party as their child has a disability or the family has some special circumstances. However, a lot of parents are seeking crowdfunding as a cheaper alternative to paying for the whole thing.

Crowdfunding campaigns usually give back to the community or further technological progress and innovation.

However, birthday parties do not.

A quick search of gofundme.com illustrates what crowdfunding can be used for – helping a child with cancer get to Disneyland, saving an Animal Rescue

Shelter, and helping a family get back on their feet after hard times. Full article http://wannabees.com.au/crowdfunding-kids-birthday-parties