featured campaigns
Read the inspiring stories behind our featured campaigns created by champions or charity organisations in your local area.
A Breath of Hope: Chané Coetzee’s Inspiring Fight Against Rare Lung Cancer and the Community Rallying Behind Her
In November 2023, 31-year-old Chané Coetzee received a life-altering diagnosis: Lymphoepithelial Carcinoma of the Lung. This rare form of cancer has only been diagnosed twice before in South Africa, as far as her doctors can confirm. The diagnosis has turned Chané’s...
Community Unites in Heartfelt Support for Baby Hayden: Over R200,000 Raised in Five Days
When a plea for help is made, people respond with kindness and generosity, ensuring no one is left alone. This sense of community has never been more apparent than in the touching story of baby Hayden. Hayden was born prematurely at 32 weeks, and his arrival was...
Straight To The Point: The Drag Cartel’s Vibrant Voice in LGBTQI+ Discourse
In a groundbreaking initiative to amplify LGBTQI+ voices, the captivating podcast 'Straight to the Point' features the dynamic trio of Emogan Moore (35), Maxine Wild (30), and Chenal LeCap (23). Broadcasting every Monday at 6:30 PM on the GoBinge YouTube channel, the...
When People Come Together, Amazing Things Happen
At BackaBuddy, we believe in the profound impact of collective generosity to transform lives and uplift communities. As South Africa’s leading crowdfunding platform, we are honored to support countless individuals and causes, providing a reliable foundation for heroes...
Laughs for a Cause: Comedy Night and Ubuntu Bucket Drive Kick Off on Mandela Day
Healthcare Workers 4 Palestine SA (HCW4PSA) has teamed up with Gift of the Givers (GoTG) to present a comedy night in support of their Ubuntu Bucket Drive campaign today on Mandela Day. This comedy show, starring Riaad Moosa and Zayn Sibda (Prof Zee), will take place...
Lorelai Mathilda Lubbe’s Fight for Life Against a Rare Heart Defect
On May 9th, 2024, the lives of the Lubbe family from Gonubie, East London, changed forever with the arrival of their beautiful baby girl Lorelai Mathilda (meaning warrior). They eagerly anticipated meeting their healthy baby girl, but little did they know that her...
Celebrate Mandela Day: Make a Difference with BackaBuddy
Mandela Day, celebrated annually on July 18th, inspires individuals worldwide to dedicate 67 minutes of their time to community service in honour of legendary Nelson Mandela's 67 years of public service. At BackaBuddy, we believe in the power of collective action,...
A Mother’s Hope: Carol’s Journey from Kidney Failure to a Life-Saving Gift from Her Son
In a heartwarming turn of events, Carol de Swardt, a 62-year-old mother of five from George, has found renewed hope in her battle against kidney failure. After years of suffering, her eldest son, Cyril, has stepped forward with an extraordinary act of love and...
Community rallies to help nine-year-old Miane Swart overcome seizures
Miane Swart (9) from Witbank, Mpumalanga, faces a relentless battle against PCDH19 epilepsy, a rare and severe form of epilepsy. Since she was a baby, Miane has endured countless seizures, leaving her with the cognitive abilities of a much younger child. Now, her...
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