Discover how to fund your film or theatre project using crowdfunding on BackaBuddy, with practical tips to build support, raise funds, and bring your creative vision to life.
Crowdfunding Success Stories
After an Unexpected Accident: This Little Boy’s Story Shows the Power of Collective Kindness
After a devastating accident left 5-year-old Roland with a fractured skull, hundreds of supporters helped his family access urgent medical care.
More Than R133 000 Raised to Help Caroline Heal and Return to the Music She Loves
After a colon cancer diagnosis, musician and teacher Caroline Blundell received overwhelming support from her community through BackaBuddy.
How Donors Helped Johan Access Life-Saving Cancer Treatment
After advanced colon cancer returned, donor support helped Johan access critical treatment and eased the burden on his family.
A Fire Couldn’t Wash Away What Dutchie Surf Means to the Surf Community
After a fire destroyed Dutchie Surf Designs, supporters rallied behind a small business crowdfunding campaign to help Josh rebuild.
How a Medical Crowdfunding Campaign Fueled Benjamin’s Journey Towards Walking
Born three months premature, Benjamin faces neurological challenges. Thanks to donor support, he is now one step closer to walking.
After Devastating House Fire, Over R263 000 Raised to Help Port Alfred Family Rebuild
After a devastating house fire destroyed their Port Alfred home, the Coville-Reeves family received overwhelming support through BackaBuddy.
32 Donors Helped Sambulo Celebrate His Degree at Home
After studying in Hungary, first-generation graduate Sambulo Maphumulo raised over R21,000 through a BackaBuddy graduation fundraiser to return home for his graduation ceremony.
How Hundreds of Donors Helped Support Jan-Hendrik’s Cancer Fight
Hundreds of donors helped Jan-Hendrik Truter and his young family raise over R690,000 through a BackaBuddy cancer crowdfunding campaign.
After 14 Years of Fighting Cancer, Rachel’s Crowdfunding Campaign Helped Fund Critical Radiation Treatment
After 14 years of battling cancer, Rachel McDonald raised over R292,000 through a BackaBuddy crowdfunding campaign for critical treatment.
Julie de Beer’s Crowdfunding Recovery Campaign
A medical crowdfunding campaign on BackaBuddy helped Julie de Beer raise over R51,000 after unexpected post-birth complications — with just 16 donors.
A Crowdfunding Campaign for Skin Cancer Surgery Shows the Power of Asking for Help
Laylah Solomon’s skin cancer surgery crowdfunding campaign raised over R31,000, helping her access urgent surgery after a difficult diagnosis.












