Free, personalized websites that support and connect loved ones during critical illness, treatment and recovery.

About CaringBridge

CaringBridge® is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit web service that connects family and friends during a critical illness, treatment or recovery.

A CaringBridge website is personal, private and available 24/7. It helps ease the burden of keeping family and friends informed. Patients and caregivers draw strength from loved ones’ messages of support.

CaringBridge family at hospital computer

Connected by CaringBridge


  • 150,000 families have created free, personalized CaringBridge websites
  • Over half a billion visits by families and friends
  • 20+ million guestbook messages of hope and encouragement
  • 150+ new personal CaringBridge communities created daily
  • Used in 190+ countries around the world