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Brave Battle of 11-Year-Old Liam: Facing Rare Illnesses, Family Launches Crowdfunding Campaign for Life-Saving Liver Transplant
At the tender age of 11, Liam Pretorius from Pretoria East in Johannesburg found his vibrant life taking a drastic turn. Once known for his robust...
7 Must-Have Elements for Creating an Effective BackaBuddy Crowdfunding Video!
To create a successful crowdfunding campaign in the digital age, it is crucial to connect with potential donors through emotive storytelling and...
Formidable fighters for burn survivors off to Everest Base Camp
“In February 2024 I completed a seven-year quest of climbing the tallest peak on every continent. Climbing for me extends far beyond any record or...
Soleful Tribute: 13,000 School Shoes for SA Children in Memory of Gaza’s Lost Youth, a United Effort by SA Healthcare Workers For Palestine and Gift of the Givers
In a remarkable initiative that bridged continents and hearts, the South African Healthcare Workers For Palestine hosted an extraordinary event on...
Tragic Boat Accident Alters the Life of 21-Year-Old Francois Boshoff and Inspires Community Generosity
Francois Boshoff, a 21-year-old employee at his family owned business Timber and Spec from Pietermaritzburg in Kwa-Zulu Natal, faced an unexpected...
From Fish Hoek High to Ireland: Liam Coetzee’s Rugby Journey
Liam Coetzee a 18-year-old matric student at Fish Hoek High School in Cape Town, is embarking on a journey from the local rugby fields in South...
Tzaneen Teen Ruan Weideman Battles Rare Tumour, Odontogenic Myxoma, with Courage and Community Support
Ruan Weideman, a vibrant 16-year-old grade 11 student from Tzaneen, Limpopo, attending Ben Vorster High School with dreams as big as his heart, was...
Viral TikTok Star Siyanda Mwelase fights cancer for the second time
Siyanda Mwelase, a 29-year-old from KwaMashu in Durban, better known as Siyanda Peterson on TikTok, has deeply impacted thousands with his inspiring...
Standing Strong Together: James Dunford’s Courageous Battle Against Osteosarcoma
James Dunford (19) from Hillcrest, Kwa-Zulu Natal, is a courageous and resilient young man who has found himself thrust into a battle against...
Join the “We See You” Challenge to Combat Gender-Based Violence in South African Schools!
Join NPO Trulife in their mission to eradicate Gender-Based Violence (GBV) from South African schools. From 15th of May 2024 – to the 24th of May...
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