Women’s Month Tribute: Meyerton Warrior Inspires Support for Urgent Bone Marrow Surgery

Women’s Month Tribute: Meyerton Warrior Inspires Support for Urgent Bone Marrow Surgery

Anastacia Marais (22) from Meyerton is battling acute myeloid leukemia and urgently needs a bone marrow transplant in Pretoria. Launched on 22 July by her boyfriend’s father, the BackaBuddy drive raised R35,750 from 44 donors in 10 days toward an R800,000 goal. DKMS will cover half; all funds go straight to the hospital. Donate and share to help Ana get her transplant.

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Woman of the week: 71-Year-Old Teacher’s determination to Restore Dignity and Ignite Hope in Rural Mpumalanga

Woman of the week: 71-Year-Old Teacher’s determination to Restore Dignity and Ignite Hope in Rural Mpumalanga

Mama Dolly, 71, runs Phathekani Kahle After Care in Masoyi, Mpumalanga — a lifeline where 40 children receive tutoring, meals and hope. The centre faces closure because its pit latrines are unsafe. A BackaBuddy campaign seeks R45 500 to install hygienic toilets and, if funds allow, a borehole. Join neighbours, former students and local businesses rallying to keep this safe haven open.

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Brandon’s Birthday Wish: Help a Cape Town Dad Finish the Home He’s Been Building with His Own Hands

Brandon’s Birthday Wish: Help a Cape Town Dad Finish the Home He’s Been Building with His Own Hands

Brandon Amronski, a 62-year-old artist in Kommetjie, has been hand-building a small home brick by brick after years of setbacks. His daughter, Luna, started a BackaBuddy to fund the final stretch—electrical finishing, a geyser, tiling, a garage door, and short-term labour. With R10,478 raised of R59,000, your gift could help him finally move in with dignity. Donate, share, or sponsor a line item and help finish Brandon’s dream home.

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Kelby (52), Gauteng KTM die-hard, faces chemo post-ICU hopes to see his daughter say “I-do”

Kelby (52), Gauteng KTM die-hard, faces chemo post-ICU hopes to see his daughter say “I-do”

Kelby Parker’s life changed overnight when a ruptured colon abscess led to emergency ICU surgery and a Stage III colon cancer diagnosis. His community has now raised vital funds on BackaBuddy to keep him on the road to recovery.Kelby Parker’s life changed overnight when a ruptured colon abscess led to emergency ICU surgery and a Stage III colon cancer diagnosis. His community has now raised vital funds on BackaBuddy to keep him on the road to recovery.

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Support Carlos: Help the Campos family tackle Mounting Medical Bills for a Grandpa Gamer

Support Carlos: Help the Campos family tackle Mounting Medical Bills for a Grandpa Gamer

Carlos Campos, affectionately known as “Abuelo Cazador,” is a retired IT pioneer and beloved grandfather from Johannesburg. Now facing severe health challenges and mounting medical costs, his family has launched a BackaBuddy crowdfunding campaign to help support his care. This is a story of tech, tenacity, and three generations united in love.

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