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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
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.
Johannesburg mother pleads for donations to help her 11-year-old twin boys, Caleb and Cole
Eleven year old twins, Caleb and Cole need your help to receive new hearing aids. They rely on these devices to hear and their existing ones are broken with no medical aid to replace them.
Shadrack Kuchale speaks out for the first time since the armed robbery that left him paralysed
On 1 September 2021, in the early hours of the morning, Shadrack Kuchale (38) From Cosmo City, Johannesburg, was on his way to work, when he was attacked and held at gunpoint.
‘Go-getter’ Brewery owner faces mounting medical bills while in an induced coma after contracting covid-19 Demo
Local master distiller and brewery owner, Peter Dickens (53), from Overstrand, Western Cape, was hospitalized on 24 July 2021, and remains in high ICU care in critical condition, after contracting COVID-19. Pictured above: Peter Dickens After the Provincial Hospital…
‘Go-getter’ Brewery owner faces mounting medical bills while in an induced coma after contracting covid-19
Peter Dickens, the owner of Folk & Goode Brewing Company, is on day 30 of an expected prolonged Private Mediclinic Hospital stay without Medical Aid Funding due to Coivd-19.
When people come together, we can change the world.
300 000+ donors have supported over 30 000+ heroes like you through their medical treatment, education or have rewarded a gesture of kindness by paying it forward on BackaBuddy. We thank our generous donors and hardworking campaign creators every day for making the…
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Do you need to raise funds for a personal need such as medical, education, or for a cause or charity? If so, you’re in the right place.
Community saves the life of a beautiful 5-year-old, Naledi, through donations for urgent heart surgery.
After Naledi’s first check-up since her heart surgery, it is with great joy to hear that she is recovering well and her doctor will only need to see her again in a year.
‘Top surgery’ is the next step on the journey to self-affirmation for Trans Youtuber.
YouTuber and Trans Rights Activist, Zoey Black (33) from Kuils River, Cape Town, is taking the next step on her journey to self-affirmation by undergoing ’Top Surgery’. — in Kuils River.