Facebook birthday fundraisers rake in $300 million in first year

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Since Facebook birthday fundraisers debuted a year ago, users have raised more than $300 million for nonprofit organizations, according to a new post from Asha Sharma, the company's head of product for social good. 

More than 750,000 nonprofits can receive donations via FacebookSt. JudeAlzheimer's Association, the American Cancer SocietyShare Our Strength - No Kid Hungry, and the ASPCA are among the nonprofits that received the most money since the tool launched. 

Celebrities like NBA star Stephen Curry took advantage of it to raise money for Nothing But Nets, an organization that fights malaria. The Golden State Warriors point guard hoped to raise $30,000 for his 30th birthday and instead got $82,000.  Read more...

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