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Running 160km, Nontuthuko hopes to provide 500 Pairs of Shoes to Rural children who walk to school.
Nontuthuko Mgabhi (36), a dedicated ultra-runner from Richards Bay, is set to take on a new challenge: the Ultra ASIA, 160km Race in Vietnam from 6-9 March 2023. Image credit: Vibrant Shots Mzwah But it’s not about personal achievement or conquering the ultra-running...
Maximize Your Tax Savings and Make a Difference: Donate to These Section 18A Charities on BackaBuddy
As the financial year comes to a close, it's an amazing opportunity to show your support for charities that are doing incredible work in your community. Not only will you be making a positive impact on people's lives, but you can also benefit from a tax deduction when...
The battle to breathe: An overseas drug could save 19-year-old Mikaeel’s life
Greenside, Johannesburg, South Africa - The family of Mikaeel Poonan, a 19-year-old young man diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, has launched a crowdfunding campaign on BackaBuddy in hopes of raising R600,000 to cover his life-saving medication for the next year. Mikaeel...
Deaf and partially blind, Kerneelz, ‘the frosty faced gentleman’, wags his tail thanks to generous donor support for physiotherapy
In the small community of Kirstenhof, South Africa, a heartwarming story is unfolding. Daryn Sutton, a 56-year-old resident, is taking action to help Kerneelz, his friend's beloved old frosty-faced dog. Kerneelz, a Boxer in his 14th year, has recently been diagnosed...
Loadshedding Adds to 11-Year-Old’s Struggle with Rare Disorder and Ventilator Dependence
Elizabeth Jordaan, an 11-year-old girl from Robertson, Cape Town, is a testament to the human spirit’s resilience and determination. Despite the odds stacked against her since birth, Elizabeth remains an energetic and positive child who is eager to learn and...
Gift of the Givers Launches Aid Efforts in Turkey and Syria After Devastating Earthquakes
The Gift of the Givers has launched aid efforts in Turkey and Syria after the devastating earthquakes that have claimed the lives of 4300 individuals, and have caused insurmountable damage.
Spectacular Cape Town Burns Night Returns to African Event Calendar: A Celebratory Fusion of Scottish and African Culture
Cape Town Burns Night is back, and it promises to be a spectacular event that will bring together individuals from various backgrounds to celebrate Scottish culture with an African twist. This year's celebration marks the return of the largest Burns Night event in...
Animals in Need: Cape Town Model Takes on 207 km Ultra Marathon in aid of Animal Clinic.
Ryan "Choppy" Pike, a 29-year-old model from Hout Bay, Cape Town, is on a mission to make a difference in the lives of animals in need. Through the launch of crowdfunding campaign on BackaBuddy, Ryan hopes to benefit the Mdzananda Animal Clinic in Khayelitsha, an...
Fundraising for Medical Treatment in South Africa
When families face unexpected medical crises, crowdfunding on BackaBuddy offers hope. Read how South Africans are raising funds for urgent treatment, care, and rehabilitation.
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