MealTrain, CaringBridge, GoFundMe… Why None Are Enough on Their Own
When someone you love is facing a medical crisis, you want to do something—anything—to help. So you start a GoFundMe, sign up for MealTrain, or share a link to their CaringBridge page. But quickly, things get messy. Where’s the donation link again? Who’s organizing meals this week? How do we get updates without texting the patient constantly?
These platforms are great—but they were never built to work together. And when you're in crisis, the last thing you need is fragmentation.
The Real Problem: Support Is Scattered
Each of these tools was designed to solve a piece of the puzzle:
- GoFundMe helps raise money.
- MealTrain organizes meals.
- CaringBridge shares updates.
But none of them:
- Combine emotional, financial, and logistical support in one place.
- Prioritize the support circle around the patient.
- Allow gift-giving, task sign-ups, and updates without switching platforms.
What That Looks Like in Real Life
Families end up juggling:
- A fundraising link in one app
- Meal sign-ups in a second
- Updates in a third
- A confusing text chain for everything else
This leads to burnout—not just for the person in treatment, but for caregivers, friends, and extended family who are trying to keep up.
Wellnest Is Different
We built Wellnest because we lived this disjointed experience. Our platform combines:
- Fundraising
- Meal and task coordination
- Thoughtful product registries
- Update sharing
- Supporter communication
All in one private, organized space.
Because when someone you love is hurting, you shouldn’t need four logins to show up for them.