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
Jarrad Ricketts is on a mission to save the lives of 3 individuals suffering from cancer
Image: Jarrad Ricketts – Credit: Clayton Morar Media This festive season many families will find themselves gathered around a hospital bed of a loved one diagnosed with a life-threatening blood disorder in need of a stem cell transplant, instead of the Christmas…
The Gift of the Givers – serving mankind for the ‘Greater Good’
The Gift of the Givers Foundation , established in 1992 , is the largest disaster response, non-governmental organisation of African origin on the African continent. It works to unite people, with a common vision, to make a real and telling difference by serving…
7-year-old Farren fearlessly fights Leukemia
One month before her birthday, Farren Grace (7), a grade one pupil from Westville, Durban, was diagnosed with Leukemia, a rare form of cancer in the blood and bone marrow . As a result of her condition, Farren faces frequent infections, fatigue as well as bleeding and…
Joburgers peddle expand the South African Bone Marrow Registry database
On the 21st of November 2021, 28 cyclists from Johannesburg, part took in the 94.7 Ride Jobu rg Pedaling for a purpose, the group aimed to support the South African Bone Marrow Registry in raising funds for the organisation’s Patient Assistance Programme. To…
‘Mountain Man’ Andrew Patterson climbed Table Mountain 365 times in 2018 to raise almost R1Million rand for charity.
In 2018, Andrew Patterson (39) from Sea Point, Cape Town, successfully climbed Table Mountain every day for a year to raise funds for 3 non-profit organisations, Habitat for Humanity, One Heart and Sunflower Fund on BackaBuddy. Through the summer sun and winter rain,…
Community raises over R60k for medical bills after 9-year old boy is attacked by pig
On the 30th of September 2021, Luke Mulvey, a 9-year-old boy who lives on a smallholding in Lovemore Park, Eastern Cape, was attacked by a 250kg mother sow that he has looked after as a pet for the last 2-years.
Cyril Ramaphosa Education Trust alumni crowdfund to support at least 6 first year students
The Cyril Ramaphosa Education Trust’s (CRET) alumni are giving back and paying it forward with an initiative of their own, supporting deserving students just like they were once supported.
8-month-old, Baby Mahi, needs a life-saving bone marrow transplant from an international donor.
Just four months ago, the Jithoo family from KwaZulu-Natal, heard the devastating news that no parent ever wants to hear: their 8-month-old baby girl, Mahi, was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia, a very rare form of cancer.
KZN Woman in need of urgent breast reduction surgery to get ‘6kg weight off her chest’
Kirsty Olwagen (32) a school bus driver from Pietermaritzburg, was a breech baby, born with a dislocated hip, which has placed tremendous strain on knees her whole life. Pictured above: Kirsty and her husband, Sefas. At only 2-years old, doctors at Mediclinic in…
BackaBuddy’s Top Tips for a successful crowdfunding campaign
Welcome to BackaBuddy, the home of crowdfunding. We understand that raising funds for a cause can be difficult and sometimes intimidating, which is why our team has put together our best advice for a successful crowdfunding campaign. If you have any questions…
Earth-shaker, Romario, dedicates his 10th Birthday to help complete an aviary and plant 350 trees
Romario Valentine (9), a pint-size planet warrior and artist from Umhlanga, Durban, has dedicated the last 4 years of his young life to protecting our planet. Fully focused on his passions, namely bird and marine conservation, climate change, and deforestation,…
Tragic Cooking oil accident: 2-year-old Willow Kleinhans suffers severe burn wounds
On the 31st of March 2021, 2-year-old Willow Kleinhans from Richard’s Bay was playing in her mother’s kitchen when she reached for the gas stove, and accidentally poured boiling cooking oil over her head and 25% of her body.