Ian Macdonald who dedicated the last 2 years of his life to students of Hillwood Primaryin Lavender Park sadly passed way in a head on collision on the 20th February 2018, the day after his 44th birthday. The Noordhoek resident and father of 3, was actively involved with non-government organizations since 2002, supporting street children and sharing feel good South […]
CRPS Survivor, Jed (10) Gives Back to Red Cross Children’s Hospital.
In September 2016, Jed Kagan (10) from Sea Point, Cape Town, experienced pain in his knee after playing with his older brother, Liam. Trying to determine the root of his pain struck fear Jed’s parents and puzzled a number of specialists. “Jed returned home from school to play cricket with his older brother. After coming in […]
Andrew Patterson takes on his 100th climb for Charity.
Andrew Patterson (38), affectionately known as “Mountain Drew”, an avid hiker and entrepreneur, originally from Johannesburg started 2018 with a mission to climb Table Mountain 365 times with his 365 Ubuntu Climbs initiative. The project, set up on donations-based crowdfunding platform, BackaBuddy aims to raise an inspiring R1 million rand in aid of 3 remarkable […]
Over R1.24 Million crowdfunded for Aaron (3), the boy who can’t eat.
Aaron Lipschitz (3) from Cape Town, is the first South African to be diagnosed with Interleukin-12 Receptor Defect, a rare incurable disease that affects his immune system,. Of the few known cases worldwide, Aaron is the only child who is unable to consume food. Play therapist and mum Taryn, describes an easy pregnancy and an uncomplicated birth […]
Charity Crowdfunding for Non-Profits: Are You Ready To Create a Campaign?
Crowdfunding is the practice of funding a project or satisfying a need in your organization by raising money from many people who each contribute a small amount to your cause. Crowdfunding is growing rapidly in South Africa, giving non-profit organizations an opportunity to raise more money through tapping into power of the crowd. It is […]
Over R480 000+ crowdfunded for Mhlengi Gwala after handsaw ordeal in less than 24 hrs.
Mhlengi Gwala (26), a star triathlete from Chesterville in KZN, was attacked by three men who attempted to cut one of his legs off using a handsaw in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Gwala, was cycling near the University of KwaZulu-Natal (Howard College Campus) around 3.30am when he was stopped by three men and […]
18 Marathons to redefine Father’s Suicide.
Google Video Specialist, Zanele Hlatshwayo (33) from Orlando West, Soweto has pledged to run 18 marathons to redefine her father’s legacy, after he took his own life in June 2008 at the age of 47. “My father was my hero. He was the man who was there for me every step of the way.He never […]
A New Home for Olivia After Violent ANC Attack.
A viral video of an elderly lady, beaten down in the streets of Johannesburg by an ANC supporter on the 5 February 2018 sparked outrage on social media. Olivia Mokete (55) from Orange Farm, was on her way to petition the council for water and electricity in her region and found herself in the middle […]
Sandton SPCA crowdfunds R90k for new vehicle after stoned dog incident.
The Sandton SPCA, received a disturbing call on 26 January 2018, a concerned citizen witnessed a dog being stoned to death by a couple of neighborhood children in Lombardy East, Johannesburg. The dog had a apparently been a nuisance destroying bin bags. As a non-profit organization relying solely on donations, the SPCA has limited resources […]
SA Medical Doctor crowdfunds over R1 Million for new Chemo Drug.
Paediatrician Registrar and mother of 2, Kerryn Neilson (32), from Midrand, Johannesburg has crowdfunded over 1 million rand towards a new chemotheraphy drug to save her life. Above: Kerryn (32), Sheldon (32) with children, Ashton (4) and Isabella (9) Whilst in Germany visiting her sister in law, Kerryn discovered large, painless lymph nodes in the […]