Welcome to the BackaBuddy Impact Village
A space where purpose meets progress. Here, we share practical insights from our team, proven crowdfunding guidance, and real stories of people whose lives are changing because ordinary donors chose to act
Tzaneen Teen Ruan Weideman Battles Rare Tumour, Odontogenic Myxoma, with Courage and Community Support
Ruan Weideman, a vibrant 16-year-old grade 11 student from Tzaneen, Limpopo, attending Ben Vorster High School with dreams as big as his heart, was hit hard with life changing news on February 1st, 2024. What started as a routine dentist visit revealed a nightmare…
Olebogeng Embarks on 1600km Journey Through Western Cape for Disadvantaged Preschoolers
Olebogeng Kgengwe, 28, originally from Bloemfontein and now living in Knysna, is embarking on an impressive 1,600 km cycling journey across the Western Cape into the Karoo’s dry landscape. The journey starts in Knysna and weaves through Sutherland, the…
A Home of Unconditional Love: MC’s Journey at Woodside Sanctuary
10-year-old Marcus-Craig Knop, affectionately known as MC from Witbank, Johannesburg, is a little boy who embodies resilience and courage despite facing challenges hidden beneath his seemingly ordinary exterior. MC is a non-verbal autistic and unique little boy who…
BackaBuddy’s Data Science Lead and Cousin Embark on Mission to Provide School Transport for Athlone’s Vulnerable Children
Image Caption: Children at the RCYCC At BackaBuddy, we are dedicated to empowering individuals to create positive change in the world, and our team embodies this commitment each day. Meet Husain Badroodeen (31), BackaBuddy’s Data Science Lead for the last 5 years who…
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 could potentially receive the gift of sound for the first time through a cochlear implant in the next three months. With…
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 an unwavering spirit that refuses to surrender. Nineteen years ago in 2005, Sam received a devastating…
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 occurrence of having different hearing loss levels in each ear. ‘Leah is such a delight at five months old! Every time…
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 Learning Academy and their beloved Toy Library open. This academy is a haven for children with special needs, including…
How to raise funds for your favourite charity using events
Planning a race or community event? Learn how to launch a BackaBuddy campaign, tell a compelling story, set a realistic target, create a simple video, and share on WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram to inspire donations.
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, faced a life-altering accident on the 9th of February 2024 that not only shattered his dreams but also left his family…
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 altered her life’s trajectory. While engaged in a routine task, pouring fertiliser into a motorised water tank, Sané’s…
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 by the discovery of a lump in her groin, delivered devastating news. Initially diagnosed with a hernia, Monique…