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Miracle in Motion: Kempton Park Teen Learned to Walk Again After Life-Threatening Brain Condition
At just 17 years old, Kylie Rossouw from Kempton Park, Johannesburg, faced a formidable challenge that tested her strength and determination....
14-year-old Ben Fights an Unrelenting Adversary: Cystic Fibrosis
In the serene town of Ranzadale, Wellington, resides the Klopper family - a trio comprising 48-year-old dad, Bennie, 44-year-old mum, Nicolene, and...
South African Celebrities Join #StepItUp Dance Challenge to Raise 1 Million Rand for Children Born with Clubfoot
CAPE TOWN - SOUTH AFRICA - A host of South African celebs have taken up the challenge to #StepItUp for children born with clubfoot. Kicking...
10 Elements for Writing a Great Backabuddy Crowdfunding Story
Creating a fundraising campaign that successfully raises funds for someone in need starts with crafting a compelling crowdfunding story. Your story...
Cape Town’s Compassionate Crusader: Teenager Trinity Van Beeck’s Mission to Aid the Homeless
In a world often defined by chaos and uncertainty, Trinity Van Beeck, a 16-year-old teenager from Brackenfell, carries a heart brimming with empathy...
Santa’s Shoebox Project Unwraps Holiday Magic with Virtual Santa Shoeboxes
In 2006, the Santa Shoebox Project began with a modest 180 shoeboxes in Cape Town, South Africa. Over the past 17 years, it has blossomed into an...
Overcoming the ‘Ball-Ache’ of Testicular Cancer: Cape Town Photographer Raises Over R230 000 for Cancer Treatment
In May 2022, William Sheepskin, a 27-year-old photographer from Sea Point, Cape Town, faced a life-altering diagnosis: testicular cancer. This...
The Gift of the Givers: Leading Humanitarian Efforts in Crisis-Stricken Gaza
In the midst of continued violence that has gripped the region of Israel and Gaza since October 7, a silver lining emerges as humanitarian efforts...
From Peak to Purpose: Gary’s Ascent for Education with Be The Difference Foundation
Discovering a Mission Beyond the Mountain Gary Vogel, CEO of Hi-Tec, was more than just a hiker prepping for an adventure; he had a cause in mind....
Gift of the Givers Rushes to Aid Flood Victims as Devastating Rains Sweep Western Cape
Extensive areas of the Western Cape are currently grappling with the catastrophic aftermath of severe flooding, landslides, and rockfalls that began...
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