Malan Family Support Fund

Started 5 months ago

Open end-date

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Luan Schutte
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BaB campaign
Location
Middelburg
South Africa
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Started 5 months ago
Open end-date

đź’™ Help Support a Family After a Tragic Road Accident


On 28 December 2025, a family’s lives were changed forever following a tragic road accident in the Western Cape. A vehicle carrying several family members overturned, resulting in the heartbreaking loss of two young children, aged 5 and 16.  Marius and Marthe are fostering 3 children with 3 of their own.


Several other family members were seriously injured and are currently receiving medical care in George. The road to recovery will be long and emotionally challenging, with ongoing medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, and the heavy financial burden that comes with such an unexpected tragedy.


This BackaBuddy campaign has been created to support the family during this incredibly difficult time. Funds raised will go towards:
Medical and hospital expenses that medical aid does not cover
Rehabilitation and follow-up care
Funeral and related costs
Immediate living and support needs while the family heals

Assistance to top-up the insurance pay-out for a suitable vehicle.
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Campaign Updates

L. Schutte • 1 Feb '26
Friends, family, and everyone who has contributed here and elsewhere… How does one say thank you? We are overwhelmed and humbled by the outpouring of prayers, messages, financial contributions, and...

L. Schutte • 17 Jan '26
Thank you so much to everyone for the love, prayers, and support you’ve shown the Malan family. Today we say goodbye to three precious children, which is incredibly hard for everyone. While the res...

L. Schutte • 6 Jan '26
With heavy hearts, we share that the Malan family’s eldest son has passed away. The family is deeply grateful for the overwhelming love, prayers, and support and asks for continued prayers as they g...

L. Schutte • 2 Jan '26
Medical Update – 2 January 2026 Five of the remaining family members are still in the George Mediclinic Marius, Marthé and two of the children have since undergone surgery and are recovering in h...
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