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Brett and David, who has Down Syndrome and Autism, gear up for their 9th cycle tour together on bike and buggy
David Klinkradt (17), a young man living with Down syndrome and autism from Brackenfell, Cape Town , is gearing up for his ninth Cape Town Cycle...
Running 160km, Nontuthuko hopes to provide 500 Pairs of Shoes to Rural children who walk to school.
Nontuthuko Mgabhi (36), a dedicated ultra-runner from Richards Bay, is set to take on a new challenge: the Ultra ASIA, 160km Race in Vietnam from...
Maximize Your Tax Savings and Make a Difference: Donate to These Section 18A Charities on BackaBuddy
As the financial year comes to a close, it's an amazing opportunity to show your support for charities that are doing incredible work in your...
The battle to breathe: An overseas drug could save 19-year-old Mikaeel’s life
Greenside, Johannesburg, South Africa - The family of Mikaeel Poonan, a 19-year-old young man diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, has launched a...
Deaf and partially blind, Kerneelz, ‘the frosty faced gentleman’, wags his tail thanks to generous donor support for physiotherapy
In the small community of Kirstenhof, South Africa, a heartwarming story is unfolding. Daryn Sutton, a 56-year-old resident, is taking action to...
Loadshedding Adds to 11-Year-Old’s Struggle with Rare Disorder and Ventilator Dependence
Elizabeth Jordaan, an 11-year-old girl from Robertson, Cape Town, is a testament to the human spirit’s resilience and determination. Despite the...
Gift of the Givers Launches Aid Efforts in Turkey and Syria After Devastating Earthquakes
The Gift of the Givers has launched aid efforts in Turkey and Syria after the devastating earthquakes that have claimed the lives of 4300 individuals, and have caused insurmountable damage.
Spectacular Cape Town Burns Night Returns to African Event Calendar: A Celebratory Fusion of Scottish and African Culture
Cape Town Burns Night is back, and it promises to be a spectacular event that will bring together individuals from various backgrounds to celebrate...
Animals in Need: Cape Town Model Takes on 207 km Ultra Marathon in aid of Animal Clinic.
Ryan "Choppy" Pike, a 29-year-old model from Hout Bay, Cape Town, is on a mission to make a difference in the lives of animals in need. Through the...
Fundraising for medical treatment in South Africa
When faced with a challenging medical diagnosis families often aren’t prepared for the financial burden placed on them at the most vulnerable time in their lives.
Browse through our selection of updates, fundraising resources and tips to help you raise more money and keep track of the lives you’ve changed.
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