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FEEL GOOD | 24hrs after gunpoint mugging, Coach receives random act of kindness from his community
Coach Takudzwa ‘TK’ Muzadzi (31) from Zimbabwe, a beloved coach at Busy Ballers, was sadly mugged at gunpoint while in Sunningdale, Blouberg, on 29...
Restoring Dignity | ‘Little Optimist’ is on a humble quest to optimise bathrooms at special needs school
Greg Bertish (51) from Kommetjie, Western Cape was diagnosed with Endocarditis, which is caused by a bacteria that attacks the heart valves. He was...
Pakistan Flood | Gift of the Givers intervenes in the wake of death and destruction in the region
According to CNN, monsoon rains in Pakistan have killed more than 1033 people, including 348 children, and have affected more than 33 Million people...
FEEL GOOD | Runner takes on Comrades Marathon barefoot to build homeless shelter in Pietermaritzburg
Picture above: Graham Wells from Facebook Gallery Graham Wells (45) from Pelham in Pietermaritzburg, will take on his 8th Comrades Marathon on 28...
Full Throttle | ‘Dirtbarbie’ cuts her hair for cancer, determined to beat her ‘terminal diagnosis’.
Sandi Pitchers Keel (58), an adventure junkie from Mondeor, Johannesburg, affectionately known as ‘DirtBarbie’, has always taken life by the horns...
Breast Cancer |Police constable & Single Mum in remission needs help covering last medical bills
Cleopatra Leoschut (37), a single mother and police constable in the crime prevention unit from Robertson, Western Cape would give the shirt off her...
Stellenbosch Mom with incurable cancer won’t survive the year on her current medical aid plan
Bonita Orson (42) a stay-at-home mother from Stellenbosch, Western Cape, was diagnosed with Myeloma, an incurable but treatable blood cancer, in...
FEEL GOOD | Durban Dog Lover (55) takes on 27th Comrades Marathon to kick off sterilisation drive
Gina Hinchliffe (55) an animal lover from Glenwood, Durban will be embarking on her 27th Comrades Marathon on 28 August 2022, dedicating her mammoth...
Fundraising guidelines for a successful campaign
To assist you in raising funds, our team has put together guidelines to make your crowdfunding journey a little easier.
Women Supporting Women Through Crowdfunding
When women support each other incredible things happen. In our article, we have selected women-focused causes that could use your support by making a different another’s life.
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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