featured campaigns
Read the inspiring stories behind our featured campaigns created by champions or charity organisations in your local area.
Leah’s Journey: A Little Warrior Defying the Odds of Congenital Hearing Loss
5-month-old Leah Strydom from Westonaria in Johannesburg, is a tiny warrior who has been diagnosed with congenital hearing loss due to the uncommon occurrence of having different hearing loss levels in each ear. ‘Leah is such a delight at five months old! Every time...
Helderberg Hero Fights to Save Special Needs School from Closure
Lize Marais, from the Helderberg region of the Western Cape, embodies determination and compassion as she strives to keep the doors of Milkwood Learning Academy and their beloved Toy Library open. This academy is a haven for children with special needs, including...
How to raise funds for your favourite charity using events
Image credit: twooceansmarathon.org.za Over time, runners have recognized the potential of sports events as more than just a race—they're also a powerful opportunity to rally support and raise funds through crowdfunding. Harnessing the energy and enthusiasm of...
How to source champions to support your charity at events
Image credit: twooceansmarathon.org.za Crowdfunding is growing rapidly in South Africa, giving non-profit organizations an opportunity to raise more money by tapping into the power of the crowd. Although over R460 million has been raised on BackaBuddy for various...
Local Support Soars: Aidan Roos, 19-Year-Old Stunt Biker, Receives Over R100,000 on BackaBuddy After Life-Altering Accident
19-year-old Aidan Roos from Three Rivers Vereeniging had his life dramatically altered in a matter of seconds. Aidan, a passionate stunt biker, faced a life-altering accident on the 9th of February 2024 that not only shattered his dreams but also left his family...
Diving into Dreams: Zora Wegerif’s Journey to the Trisome Games 2024
Zora Wegerif, a 22-year-old talented swimmer and part-time intern from Pretoria has qualified to represent South Africa in the Trisome Games 2024 - an international sporting event specifically for athletes with Down Syndrome. This prestigious competition is set to...
Free State Teenager Sané Crowdfunds for Bionic Arm After Farm Freak Accident
Sané Wilken (18), a passionate cattle farm worker from Boshoff, Free State, experienced a traumatic event on January 25, 2024, which profoundly altered her life's trajectory. While engaged in a routine task, pouring fertiliser into a motorised water tank, Sané’s thumb...
Muizenberg’s Mother of 3, Monique Hayes’ Battle Against Aggressive Cancer
Monique Hayes, a vibrant 31-year-old mother of three from Marina da Gama - Muizenberg, was thrown into a whirlwind when a check-up in June 2023, led by the discovery of a lump in her groin, delivered devastating news. Initially diagnosed with a hernia, Monique...
Strength Beyond Limits: Bill Du Plessis’ Inspiring Path to Recovery After Amputation
Bill Du Plessis, a 36-year-old data analyst from Boksburg, faced a devastating accident that changed the course of his life forever, leaving him with an amputated leg and the hope of acquiring a new prosthetic leg. Pictured above: Bill Du Plessis Six...
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