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31-Year-Old Woman with Cerebral Palsy dedicates her birthday to Helping Abandoned Babies in East London.
Nisha Varghese, a 31-year-old woman with cerebral palsy from East London, is on a mission to make a positive impact on the lives of abandoned babies. With her 32nd birthday just around the corner (25 March), Nisha has set out to raise funds for Breath of Life,...
NPO Trulife hosts second annual fundraiser for Gender-Based Violence project: a 100 kilometre run in 10 days challenge.
KZN-based non-profit, Trulife, is taking a public stand against gender-based violence with their “WeSeeYou” awareness campaign - where runners across the world have signed up to complete 100 kilometers in 10 days. Now in its second year running, the campaign will...
Russian Invasion | Ukrainians Reflect on the war, as Gift of the Givers Campaigns Launch to Provide Humanitarian Relief
Ukrainians observed the solemn anniversary of the Russian invasion that disrupted their lives and threatened Europe's security on February 24, 2022. One year on, the scars of war remain fresh as individuals remember the lives lost, the homes destroyed, and the...
Cycle Buddies: Cycling Together for a Better Cause
Pictured above: Brett Chilcott and David Klinkradt with Gavin Rossouw (Image: Action photos) The Cape Cycle Tour is one of the most popular cycling events in South Africa, drawing cyclists from all over the world to Cape Town for a challenging and exhilarating race....
Brett and David, who has Down Syndrome and Autism, gear up for their 9th cycle tour together on bike and buggy
David Klinkradt (17), a young man living with Down syndrome and autism from Brackenfell, Cape Town , is gearing up for his ninth Cape Town Cycle Tour alongside his partner, Brett Chilcott (46). Though David cannot ride a bicycle independently, he takes on the...
Running 160km, Nontuthuko hopes to provide 500 Pairs of Shoes to Rural children who walk to school.
Nontuthuko Mgabhi (36), a dedicated ultra-runner from Richards Bay, is set to take on a new challenge: the Ultra ASIA, 160km Race in Vietnam from 6-9 March 2023. Image credit: Vibrant Shots Mzwah But it’s not about personal achievement or conquering the ultra-running...
Maximize Your Tax Savings and Make a Difference: Donate to These Section 18A Charities on BackaBuddy
As the financial year comes to a close, it's an amazing opportunity to show your support for charities that are doing incredible work in your community. Not only will you be making a positive impact on people's lives, but you can also benefit from a tax deduction when...
The battle to breathe: An overseas drug could save 19-year-old Mikaeel’s life
Greenside, Johannesburg, South Africa - The family of Mikaeel Poonan, a 19-year-old young man diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, has launched a crowdfunding campaign on BackaBuddy in hopes of raising R600,000 to cover his life-saving medication for the next year. Mikaeel...
Deaf and partially blind, Kerneelz, ‘the frosty faced gentleman’, wags his tail thanks to generous donor support for physiotherapy
In the small community of Kirstenhof, South Africa, a heartwarming story is unfolding. Daryn Sutton, a 56-year-old resident, is taking action to help Kerneelz, his friend's beloved old frosty-faced dog. Kerneelz, a Boxer in his 14th year, has recently been diagnosed...
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