Table 1.
Crowdfunder characteristics (N=46)
| Variable | M | SD |
|---|---|---|
| Age at diagnosis | 27.65 | 6.55 |
| Current age | 33.78 | 4.48 |
| Age at time of crowdfunding | 29.17 | 5.17 |
| n | % | |
| Gender | ||
| Female | 39 | 84.8 |
| Race | ||
| White | 27 | 58.7 |
| African American/Black | 5 | 10.9 |
| Latin/Hispanic | 5 | 10.9 |
| Multi/biracial | 4 | 8.7 |
| Prefer not to respond | 4 | 8.7 |
| Area of residence during crowdfunding | ||
| Rural | 12 | 26.1 |
| Suburban | 20 | 43.5 |
| Urban | 14 | 30.4 |
| Highest level of education (currently) | ||
| Some high school, no diploma | 5 | 10.9 |
| High school diploma/GED | 4 | 8.7 |
| Some college credit, no degree | 4 | 8.7 |
| Trade/technical/vocational training | 5 | 10.9 |
| Associate degree | 4 | 8.7 |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 28 | 60.9 |
| Highest level of education (at time of crowdfunding) | ||
| Some high school, no diploma | 1 | 2.2 |
| High school diploma/GED | 5 | 10.9 |
| Some college credit, no degree | 5 | 10.9 |
| Trade/technical/vocational training | 6 | 13.0 |
| Associate degree | 5 | 10.9 |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 24 | 52.2 |
| Timing of crowdfunding relative to active treatment | ||
| Before | 9 | 19.6 |
| During | 42 | 91.3 |
| After | 9 | 19.6 |
| Developed crowdfunding campaign | ||
| Friend | 20 | 43.5 |
| Family member | 19 | 41.3 |
| YA cancer survivor (themselves) | 15 | 32.6 |
| Co-workers | 1 | 2.2 |
| Representative of an organization | 1 | 2.2 |
| Source of Crowdfunding | ||
| Website | 36 | 78.3 |
| GoFundMe | 29 | 63.0 |
| Private | 2 | 4.4 |
| Kickstarter | 1 | 2.2 |
| ChemoColdCaps.com | 1 | 2.2 |
| MealTrain | 1 | 2.2 |
| 2 | 4.3 | |
| Benefits/fundraisers/raffles | 6 | 13.0 |
| Other (fliers and word of mouth) | 4 | 8.7 |
| Tax-deductible donations | ||
| Yes | 5 | 10.9 |
| No | 9 | 19.6 |
| Do not know | 32 | 69.6 |
| Crowdfunding funds raised for | ||
| Medical bills (during or after cancer treatment) | 39 | 84.8 |
| Living costs (rent, groceries, mortgage) | 37 | 80.4 |
| Follow-up care related to cancer treatment | 15 | 32.6 |
| Education/student loans | 4 | 8.7 |
| Mental health care | 3 | 6.5 |
| Service dog training | 1 | 2.2 |
| Wheelchair | 1 | 2.2 |
| Fertility preservation | 1 | 2.2 |
| Travel to appointments | 1 | 2.2 |
| Chemo cold caps | 1 | 2.2 |
| Met fundraising goal | ||
| No | 24 | 52.2 |
| Yes, within 1 week | 5 | 10.9 |
| Yes, within 6 months | 11 | 23.9 |
| Do not remember | 6 | 13.0 |
| Media | Range | |
| Goal amount | $5,000 | $500–$40,000 |
| Amount raised | $3,400 | $0–$35,000 |
Note. Area of residence refers to the geographical area that the crowdfunder resided during the time they participated in crowdfunding. Some participants engaged in crowdfunding at multiple times in cancer trajectory and used crowdfunding funds for multiple expenses.