CaringBridge is a non-profit organization that provides free websites to connect people experiencing a significant health challenge to family and friends, making each health journey easier. The organization was founded in 1997 by Sona Mehring, who created the first CaringBridge website when a close friend was hospitalized. Since then, CaringBridge has grown to become a global community of support, with more than 740,000 active websites and over 90 million visits each year. CaringBridge is headquartered in Eagan, Minnesota.