In 2023, New York mother arranged a fundraiser to erase strangers’ medical bills after her death

Casey McIntyre’s battle with stage four ovarian cancer led her to launch a remarkable campaign aimed at eliminating medical debt. Through her organization, Undue Medical Debt, she managed to relieve over $120 million in healthcare bills, directly benefiting more than 51,000 people. Her initiative stirred local community movements focused on medical debt relief, and fundraising efforts continue to support others facing similar challenges.