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A Mother’s Desperate Plea: Support Needed for Ashley Oosthuizen, Wrongfully Imprisoned in Thailand
George, Western Cape, South Africa – Lynnette (Lynn) Blignaut called for global support from Thailand, where her daughter, Ashley Oosthuizen (26), had been wrongfully imprisoned for five years. Lynnette launched a crowdfunding campaign through BackaBuddy to manage...
Recognising World Parkinson’s Day – A Call to Support, Understand, and Empower Those Impacted
April 11th marks World Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Day, a moment to unite in solidarity, educate the public, and highlight the voices of individuals and families navigating life with this complex neurological condition. Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a progressive...
Every Step Matters: Baby Adam’s Battle with Bilateral Club Foot
Three-month-old Adam du Toit, from Cape Town, is a brave little warrior facing a challenge that no child should have to endure. Born with a severe form of bilateral club foot, Adam’s ability to walk, run, and play like other children has been hindered by pain and...
Rising Ballet Star Jayden Samuels Is Set to Showcase SA Talent on a Global Stage
Jayden Samuels (14), a talented ballet dancer from Rosettenville, Johannesburg, is set to shine on a global stage at the Youth American Grand Prix in Tampa, Florida, from 21–29 April 2025. His extraordinary journey has captured hearts, and now, after years of...
More Than a Marathon: Jaco Van Schalkwyk’s Journey to Mentor 33 Boys Through The Character Company
In the heart of Cape Town, a race unlike any other stretches across 56 kilometres of breathtaking landscapes, challenging athletes from around the world. The Two Oceans Ultra Marathon, scheduled for April 5, 2025, is more than a test of endurance, it’s a platform for...
Community Rallies Behind Attorney Cancer Warrior Battling Metastatic Disease for Her Sons
Tanya de Bruin, 34 from Alberton, Johannesburg—an attorney by day, devoted mother of two, and a relentless cancer warrior 24/7—is bravely fighting triple-negative breast cancer that has progressed to metastatic disease. With each treatment session costing R130,000—and...
Little Cody’s Fight: A 3-Year-Old’s Battle Against Burkitt’s Lymphoma
Cape Town, South Africa - For 3-year-old Cody Leigh and his family, what should be a time of playful exploration has become a daunting battle against Burkitt’s Lymphoma, a rare and aggressive cancer. Cody, who should be immersed in the magic of childhood, days filled...
Revolutionize Your Fundraising: Jill Ritchie & Erica Schofield’s New Book on Crowdfunding for Nonprofits
Crowdfunding is redefining nonprofit fundraising by offering powerful tools to engage supporters and secure critical funding. In Crowdfunding for Nonprofits, experts Jill Ritchie and Erica Schofield provide a practical guide to launching successful campaigns, building resilient communities, and navigating the evolving fundraising landscape.
Carried for Miles, Determined to Learn: Sikholelwe’s Pursuit for Education and Independence
In the remote village of Gazini, KwaZulu-Natal, 13-year-old Sikholelwe Zikhali, a bright and motivated Grade 7 student at Mankunzi Primary School, has spent years overcoming immense challenges in pursuit of attending school. But now, as she prepares to transition to...
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