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Support Pours In to Grant One-Year-Old Aria the Gift of Hearing for the First Time
One-year-old Aria Payton Botha, a little warrior from the South Coast of Durban, KwaZulu Natal, is battling severe hearing loss in both ears and...
A Story of Resilience: Sam Stewart’s Journey from Cancer Survivor to Battling a Stroke
Sam Stewart, a 48-year-old International External Affairs Manager from Plumstead, has been on a roller coaster journey of challenges, victories, and...
Leah’s Journey: A Little Warrior Defying the Odds of Congenital Hearing Loss
5-month-old Leah Strydom from Westonaria in Johannesburg, is a tiny warrior who has been diagnosed with congenital hearing loss due to the uncommon...
Helderberg Hero Fights to Save Special Needs School from Closure
Lize Marais, from the Helderberg region of the Western Cape, embodies determination and compassion as she strives to keep the doors of Milkwood...
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...
How to source champions to support your charity at events
Image credit: twooceansmarathon.org.za Crowdfunding is growing rapidly in South Africa, giving non-profit organizations an opportunity to raise more...
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,...
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 -...
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...
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...
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