As ImpactGuru concludes its ninth year of service to Indian patients in 2023, let’s take a moment to reflect on how far we have come and talk about our vision for 2024.
In 2014, the co-founders of ImpactGuru, Piyush Jain and Khusbhoo Jain, envisioned something novel for India: Crowdfunding. Their vision revolved around leveraging crowdfunding specifically for medical expenses, aiming to make healthcare more accessible and affordable for countless individuals in India. This idea, incubated at the Harvard Innovations Lab Venture Initiation Program, USA, set the stage for ImpactGuru’s journey. Fast forward to the present, the idea has grown into a thriving reality, helping thousands in dire need of financial help for medical expenses.
If we had to describe what 2023 meant for ImpactGuru, it would be “The Year of Momentum in Crowdfunding Success.” From surpassing our fundraising goals to empowering countless individuals and organizations to get financial support, the impact we’ve made is notable. Let’s take a closer look at the pivotal moments that have shaped our journey over the past nine years.
Nine Years Of Transforming Lives
ImpactGuru has played a significant role in mitigating the medical financial burdens faced by people in India, particularly during the challenging times marked by the COVID-19 surge. ImpactGuru has been a ray of hope for more than 40,000 patients in need of financial assistance over the past nine years. In 2023 alone, ImpactGuru became a hub of hope, hosting over 69,000+ campaigns that supported causes like cancer treatments, transplants, critical illnesses, accidents, and various social initiatives.
ImpactGuru has solidified its place as one of India’s leading crowdfunding platforms, driven by one mission “Make Healthcare Affordable To Save Lives Today While Securing Families For A Better Tomorrow.” Our mission is evident in the multitude of campaigns initiated by patients across the country, with over 2,800 campaigns for cancer treatments, 3,000 campaigns for transplants, 900 campaigns for ICU care, 1,200 campaigns for accidental emergencies, and over 2,200 campaigns dedicated to social causes.
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While our focus has been on facilitating medical crowdfunding campaigns, ImpactGuru has stretched its arms wider, supporting various social causes with equal fervor. Collaborating with esteemed foundations, we’ve supported initiatives including, rescuing street animals, empowering lives with innovative solutions like bionic hands, supporting education for the underprivileged, and more.
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What’s Next For ImpactGuru?
Benjamin Franklin once said, ‘Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning.’ His words resonate deeply with our journey—continual growth is the essence of everything that we do.
As we approach our 10th anniversary in 2024, we are more motivated than ever to expand our reach and make healthcare accessible to people across the nation. We are excited about the future and believe that our continued dedication to innovation and transparency will allow us to achieve an even greater impact in the years to come.