Give 2 year old Banks a voice

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Maxine Smith
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BaB campaign
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Cape Town
South Africa
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Started 3 months ago
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Our Beautiful Boy, Banks ❤️

We are coming to you with hopeful hearts, asking for your support for our beautiful little boy, Banks.

When Banks was born, our family felt complete. He has the sweetest smile, the biggest heart, and the gentlest soul. Every day he fills our home with love, laughter, and joy.

As a baby, Banks appeared to be reaching all of his milestones. Around his first birthday, we began noticing small things that didn't seem quite right. At first, we hoped he was simply developing at his own pace, but as time passed, our worries grew.

Today, at just 2 years and 3 months old, Banks has been diagnosed with Sensory Processing Disorder and is still unable to communicate through speech. He has so much to say, but no words to express what he needs, what excites him, what scares him, or how he feels. As parents, there is nothing more heartbreaking than knowing your child is trying so hard to be understood.

But Banks is so much more than his diagnosis.

He is a loving little boy who adores his big sister, Madison, is a true mommy's boy, an...

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Campaign Updates

M. Smith • 13 Sep '26
Banksy Update ❤️ Banksy had his grommets procedure at Netcare Day Hospital on Friday. We don’t have medical aid, so this was only possible because of you all. We also took a small loan so we could p...

M. Smith • 7 Sep '26
BANKS UPDATE ❤️ Thank you. We are so incredibly grateful for everyone who has helped our boy. ❤️ We discovered Banks has fluid behind his eardrums and needs his ears drained and grommets put in this...

M. Smith • 12 Aug '26
Banks’ Journey Has Begun 💙 Our beautiful Banks has officially started his journey, so here’s a little update for our BackaBuddy family! He’s been assessed by an OT and starts sessions this Friday...
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