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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...
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...
Puzzle of Love: Greg and Bianca’s Unique Fundraiser Strikes a Chord
Greg Dennis (35), a group account director, and his wife Bianca (33), an interior designer from Johannesburg have embarked on a unique journey to welcome baby Dennis into their lives, through IVF. Greg and Bianca’s love story began when they met in a nightclub in...
Bold KES Alumni Marks 50th Birthday With Chilly 7.5km Robben Island Swim to Fund Memorial Scholarship
Dalan Holton, a 49-year-old director at Debella Finance from Morningside, Sandton, embarked on an extraordinary journey as he approached his 50th birthday on March 1, 2024. Pictured above: Dalan Holton from Morningside, Sandton, took on a chilly Robben Island...
Pietermaritzburg Teen Aims for U.S. Tour with Support from Celebrated Academic Cousin, Nhlakanipho Mkhize
Nhlakanipho Mkhize, a distinguished 33-year-old academic originally from Imbali Township, Pietermaritzburg, and now residing in Springs, east of Johannesburg, embodies the belief that education is the key to unlocking boundless opportunities. Now, he's embarked on a...
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