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BackaBuddy Celebrates International Day of Charity with 0% Platform Fee for Charities
This International Day of Charity, we at BackaBuddy are happy to announce a transformative opportunity that will significantly boost your...
How to Share Your Crowdfunding Campaign in the Media
Getting your crowdfunding campaign noticed by the media can significantly increase your reach and donations. This guide provides step-by-step tips for sharing your campaign with the media, from crafting an engaging story and creating a press kit to connecting with South African media contacts and using free press release platforms.
Gift Zingora’s Garden Service Dream Becomes a Reality with the Help of the Community
Gift Zingora, a dedicated and passionate gardener, has achieved a monumental milestone. After two years of persistent saving and remarkable...
Effortless Giving: How to Navigate and Resolve Donation Issues
This guide helps you resolve common donation hiccups on BackaBuddy—from cache errors and billing mismatches to pending charges and VPN alerts—ensuring your contribution is processed successfully.
A Compassionate Guide to Understanding, Processing, Supporting, and Seeking Help for Grief
Grief is a complex emotional response to loss, often associated with the death of a loved one, but it can also arise from other significant life...
Tragic Accident Leaves 21-Month-Old Baby Ellané with Severe Burns: Family Seeks Support for Her Long Road to Recovery
On the night of July 28th, life for the Engelbrecht family was forever changed. Baby Ellané, a vibrant 21-month-old toddler, suffered third-degree...
Nicela Naudé’s Journey: From Abandonment to Love and a Brave Fight Against a Rare Disease
Nicela Naudé, affectionately known as Nikki, is a 10-year-old, grade 4 student at Riverside College in Cape Town. She entered the world under the...
Supporting Stellar Women’s Charitable Crowdfunding Aid for Woman Battling a 40 cm Tumor
Nomfundo Matlala, a compassionate 39-year-old marketing and strategy professional from Cape Town, South Africa, is on a heartfelt mission of healing...
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...
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...
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