Alive and Kicking with Clare McKenna
Jul 12, 2026 · 44 min · 8 segments
Guests: - The Navigation Coach Tara Rafter - Professor Brendan Kelly
Clare McKennaHost
Tara RafterGuestMeet Juan Naula.
When his son was hospitalized for a viral infection, Juan started a GoFundMe to pay for medical expenses.
It was 5K to pay the bill for my son, and I need only 22 hours.
It was amazing.
How did Juan raise $5,000 in less than a day? He posted a short video on GoFundMe telling his story in 30 seconds.
30 seconds, be specific, be quick, and tell what are you going to be using the funds for.
I was nervous to do it because it doesn't feel okay to ask money, but you shouldn't be nervous.
Sometimes you just have to do it and see the results.
We were able to save my son's life.
This message reflects one person's experience.
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Meet Juan Naula.
When his son was hospitalized for a viral infection, Juan started a GoFundMe to pay for medical expenses.
It was 5K to pay the bill for my son, and I need only 22 hours.
It was amazing.
How did Juan raise $5,000 in less than a day? He posted a short video on GoFundMe telling his story in 30 seconds.
30 seconds, be specific, be quick, and tell what are you going to be using the funds for.
I was nervous to do it because it doesn't feel okay to ask money, but you shouldn't be nervous.
Sometimes you just have to do it and see the results.
We were able to save my son's life.
This message reflects one person's experience.