featured campaigns
Read the inspiring stories behind our featured campaigns created by champions or charity organisations in your local area.
Cooking Icon Fatima Sydow Overwhelmed as R700,000 Pours in for Her Cancer Fight
Celebrity chef, cookbook author, and TV show host, Fatima Sydow (49) from Lansdowne, Cape Town, has bravely shared her cancer journey with her followers since her diagnosis with Soft Tissue Sarcoma in December 2020. This journey has tested her strength and resilience,...
12-Year-Old Chess Prodigy Imkhitha Joya Earns Spot in World Cadets Championship 2023
Crossroads, Cape Town - In a heartwarming tale of talent, determination, and community support, 12-year-old chess prodigy Imkhitha Joya, hailing from Crossroads, Cape Town, has earned the prestigious opportunity to represent South Africa at the highly anticipated...
The Ultimate BackaBuddy Launch Guide: Messages, Tips & Templates
Plug-and-play messages and simple tips to launch your BackaBuddy campaign, rally your close network, build social proof, and start raising donations fast.
Healers on Wheels: Doctors Take on 16,000-Kilometer Motorcycle Challenge Across 20 Countries, From Pretoria to Madrid, for Clean Water
Villeria, Pretoria — In an awe-inspiring journey that epitomizes adventure, compassion, and the relentless pursuit of a greater purpose, two extraordinary friends, Dr. Jean Cooper and Dr. De Witt Oosthuizen, are gearing up to traverse the rugged landscapes of Africa. ...
Local TikTok Influencer Sharney Blackway’s Brave Battle Against Triple Negative Breast Cancer
Sharney Blackway, a 28-year-old TikTok content creator from Boksburg, Johannesburg, is writing a compelling story—one of courage, hope, and resilience. Recently diagnosed with Stage 2 triple negative breast cancer, Sharney has not only faced her health challenges...
BackaBuddy Redefines Online Giving: Introduces 0% Platform Fees for Non-Profits in South Africa
BackaBuddy is reshaping the landscape of online fundraising with an announcement that promises to elevate the efforts of registered non-profit organizations nationwide. Effective immediately, BackaBuddy is launching a 0% platform fee for registered non-profit...
32-Year-Old Pietermaritzburg Dad, Zane Bester Courageously Battles Colon Cancer
Pictured above: Zane Bester Zane Bester, a resilient 32-year-old from Cleland, Pietermaritzburg, is courageously battling colon cancer while drawing strength from the unwavering support of his devoted partner, Maxine Bester (30), and their two young children, Ayla...
A Journey of Hope: Help Jason Brits’ Walk Again and Embrace Fatherhood
Life can take unexpected turns, challenging us in ways we never imagined. Such is the case for 27-year-old Jason Brits’ from Pretoria, a talented glass blower whose life was forever altered by a devastating road accident in September 2022. As he sought medical...
First Ever Inter-Continental Drive to Raise Awareness For Stem Cell Donation to Kick Off in August
Mpumalanga resident, Robin Lewis, and his wife, Jolandie, will embark on a 10-year 64-country journey spanning three continents to spread global awareness around the importance of stem cell donation. Pictured above: Robin Lewis and his wife, Jolandie, in hospital...
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