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Moo-ving for Good: How The Cows Are Raising Funds and Powering Hope for CHOC
In a world where childhood cancer turns families' lives upside down, a spirited herd from all over the world are lacing up, diving in, and moo-ving...
Surrounded by Love, Fueled by Faith: Eldorét Visser’s Victory Over Breast Cancer
In the heart of Franschhoek, surrounded by vineyards and dreams, a wedding and events coordinator, Eldorét Visser (38), was living what seemed to be...
Shining a Light on World Blood Cancer Day
Every year on May 28th, the world comes together to shine a light on a group of devastating illnesses, blood cancers, which include leukemia,...
Your Guide to MS Support Services in South Africa
Every year on May 30th, the global community comes together to mark World Multiple Sclerosis Day, a time to raise awareness, challenge stigma, and...
Investing in Education, Investing in the Future: TNF’s Mission
In 2018, South Africans—and supporters from around the globe—rallied behind the Trevor Noah Foundation’s very first major crowdfunding campaign for...
When Giving Becomes Life-Saving: The Donors Behind SABMR’s 2020 Campaign
In 2020, cricketer JP Duminy launched the Be Someone’s Tomorrow campaign in support of the South African Bone Marrow Registry (SABMR), calling on...
From the Heart of BackaBuddy: CGO Catherine du Plooy Leads by Example
In the quiet corridors of generosity, some stories shine not only because of their emotional weight, but because of the extraordinary people who...
Pinetown Mother of Twins Battling Cancer Finds Unexpected Support from Employer and Donors
Buhle Dlamini (38) from Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal, is a devoted mother of four-year-old twins and a hardworking domestic worker who has spent years...
Hope Undivided: JJ Ritter’s Mission to Give CRPS a Voice
In 2021, JJ Ritter’s life changed forever when he was diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), a rare and debilitating neurological...
The Last Rhinos of Lombardini: One Man’s Mission to Keep Them Safe
Eastern Cape, South Africa – In the quiet rural stretch between Patensie and Humansdorp, where citrus orchards roll into game reserves, lives a...
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