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A Mother’s Desperate Plea: Support Needed for Ashley Oosthuizen, Wrongfully Imprisoned in Thailand
George, Western Cape, South Africa – Lynnette (Lynn) Blignaut called for global support from Thailand, where her daughter, Ashley Oosthuizen (26), had been wrongfully imprisoned for five years. Lynnette launched a crowdfunding campaign through BackaBuddy to manage...
The Unsung Heroes: A Tribute to Anonymous Donors
In a world where generosity is often met with recognition, anonymous donors are the quiet champions of countless causes. Their contributions shaping lives and changing futures without ever expecting a thank you in return. At BackaBuddy, we have witnessed firsthand...
140 Donors, R219,000 Raised: How Kindness is Changing Steve’s Future
Steve has always been full of life, a steadfast source of support for those around him. Now, as he faces the greatest challenge of his life, his community has rallied behind him in an extraordinary show of generosity and kindness. In early February, Steve suffered a...
Joshua’s Angels: A Community’s Love Gives 7-Year-Old a Fighting Chance
One person’s ‘small donation’ is another’s fighting chance. For 7-year-old Joshua Louwrens, this truth has turned his battle with cancer into a story of hope, resilience, and overwhelming community support. Thanks to the generosity of Joshua’s Angels, his network of...
Kruger Community Mobilizes to Aid Safari Guide with Prosthetic Eye After Drunk Driver Collision
Christopher "Rasta" Maseko, a 42-year-old safari guide from Mpatseni, a small village in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, tragically lost his left eye in an accident caused by a drunk driver in November 2024. For years, Christopher has shared his deep love for Kruger National...
BackaBuddy Unwraps Kindness This Festive Season with 0% Platform Fees for December 2024
South Africa – December 2024: BackaBuddy, South Africa’s leading donations-based crowdfunding platform, is spreading joy this festive season with an exciting announcement: 0% platform fees on all crowdfunding campaigns launched between 1–31 December 2024. ...
Redefining the Season: #GivingTuesdaySA Inspires Generosity Beyond Black Friday’s Shopping Spree
After the excitement of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday emerges as a powerful reminder of the season’s true spirit—generosity. On December 3, 2024, millions of people around the world will unite to celebrate this global movement of giving. ...
Hero Dad’s Life-Saving Organ Donation Brings Hope to Nine Grateful Families
Warren Meyer (43), a devoted father and Senior Sales and Marketing Manager from Fourways, Gauteng, has left behind a legacy of generosity and love that continues to impact lives. On July 20, 2024, Warren suffered a cardiac arrest, after fighting in the ICU for 5 days,...
South Africans Rally Behind Wheelchair Rugby Player Musa, Surpassing Crowdfunding Goal in Just Days
Musa, a young man known for his infectious smile and enthusiastic spirit, is no stranger to life’s difficulties. Bound to a wheelchair due to Polio, Musa is also an orphan who has never had the opportunity to attend school or experience the joy of reading and writing....
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