featured campaigns
Read the inspiring stories behind our featured campaigns created by champions or charity organisations in your local area.
Local Resident Dared to Run Mandela Day 10km in Speedo to Benefit Nelson Mandela Foundation
Matthew Sledge, a 51-year-old resident of Kensington, Johannesburg, completed an extraordinary challenge at the upcoming Mandela Day Houghton 10km run on July 16th. This year's event held immense significance as it marked the 10th anniversary of the passing of the...
Larry Nyoni, Barrister Turned Hero, Smashes Car Window to Save a Life, Suffers Injuries in the Process
Larry Nyoni, a dedicated father hailing from Yeoville, Johannesburg, and working as a barrister for the Just Darling coffee van, has emerged as a true hero after demonstrating exceptional courage in the face of a life-threatening situation at Marist Brothers Linmeyer....
Oldest competitor says ‘Bring it on!’ to Oceans 8 Charity Swim
The Durban beaches are open and keen swimmers are getting ready for the epic Oceans 8 Charity Swim in support of local charities! Taking place on Friday, 16 and Saturday, 17 June 2023 at the Durban Undersea Club, Oceans 8 Charity Swim consists of a 1 Mile and 8 Mile...
Grandfather’s Inspiring Fight to Protect 4-Month-Old Grandson from Rare Heart Condition Gains Community Support
Dirk Brouwer (61), a resident of Strathavon, Johannesburg, has embarked on a deeply moving crowdfunding campaign on BackaBuddy to raise funds for his first grandson, Levi, who was born on January 23, 2023, with a rare Congenital Heart Defect known as singular...
Pietermaritzburg Hero Prepares to Run 7th Comrades Marathon Barefoot to Raise Funds for Homeless Shelter
Graham Wells, a 46-year-old resident of Pelham, Pietermaritzburg, is taking on his 7th Comrades Marathon barefoot on June 11, 2023. He's running to raise funds for the "Run for a Roof" campaign, a cause that he has been a part of since its inception in 2021. This...
Fire Engulfs Homes at Ouskip Caravan Resort in Melkbosstrand, Leaving Families in Desperation
Melkbosstrand - Marcelle Viljoen (60), a longstanding resident of the Ouskip Caravan Resort community for the past 15 years, has taken a proactive step to support families devastated by a recent fire. Viljoen has launched a crowdfunding campaign on BackaBuddy,...
Friends Rally to Restore Hearing for Beloved Krugersdorp Property Professional, Roelien Homan
Cindy Duplessis (42), a resident of Krugersdorp, along with a group of friends, has launched a heartwarming crowdfunding campaign on BackaBuddy to help Roelien Homan, a beloved member of the community, purchase new hearing aids. Roelien, a well-known property...
Desperate Plea to Return Home: South African Mother and Son Stranded in the Philippines
Manila, Philippines – Zelda Carlamarie Eberson (40), a single mother from South Africa, and her 17-year-old son, Jordan, find themselves in a dire situation and make a desperate plea for help to return home. After facing a series of challenges and hardships during...
Fire Engulfs Homes at Ouskip Caravan Park in Melkbosstrand, Leaving Families in Desperation
Melkbosstrand – Marcelle Viljoen, a longstanding member of the Ouskip Caravan Resort community for the past nine years, has taken a proactive step to support three families devastated by a recent fire. Viljoen has launched a crowdfunding campaign on BackaBuddy,...
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