After a 19-year-old stunt biker went to collect takeout, he suffered a terrible accident that fractured many bones in his face. This could’ve left him with permanent damage for the rest of his life if it wasn’t for a community of Good Samaritans who made his urgent surgery possible in the nick of time!

Vereeniging, South Africa (06 March 2024) — Aidan Roos, a 19-year-old from Three Rivers, Vereeniging, and a promising stunt biker with aspirations to showcase his skills in China, suffered a life-altering accident last month.

A seemingly routine outing for takeout took a disastrous turn when he slipped on a wet floor, and his face collided with a balustrade, causing severe facial injuries that abruptly halted his dreams.

But, in an incredible turn for Aidan and his family, his broader community came together just in time to help Aidan get the urgent surgery he needs; setting him on the road to both recovery and his dreams.

A series of initial misfortunes led to Aidan being unable to get his treatment sooner. Initially, he was sent home by the hospital as they were unable to proceed with the operation due to swelling. This led to medical aid opting not to cover his plight as they only cover up to 24 hours after a trauma, according to his Aunt Lynette Smith.

Everything changed for Aidan after that. His mom, Roeline Botha expressed that it has “brought  his bright future to a standstill.”

While his mom tried other means to raise funds, Aunt Lynette took to share Aidan’s story and create a crowdfunding campaign dubbed ‘Aidan needs surgery’ on 13 February.

“We urgently need to raise R100 000 for Aidan to have surgery on his face, because the surgery needs to be done by no later than 19 February, otherwise he will be left with permanent damage for the rest of his life,” Lynette wrote.

In timing that can only be described as miraculous, funds poured in in the thousands and the initial target was met!

Thanks to this mind-blowing display of community kindness, Aidan was able to receive surgery to address the fractures in his facial bones. Considering that his face was broken in five places, this marked a pivotal moment in his journey to recovery.

With follow-up scans, MRIs, and aftercare afoot, the Good Samaritan community is still rallying for Aidan. R119,000 has been raised toward the fundraising target of R160,000, and hopes are incredibly high that the young stunt biker will have his life back soon.

Aidan’s mother, Roeline, expressed her heartfelt gratitude, stating, “From the bottom of my heart, I just want to thank everyone for their generosity, love, and support, and most of all, for everyone’s prayers.” The funds raised have already made a significant impact, securing Aidan’s chance at a healthy, normal life.

You can help Aidan and his family conquer the rest of the target via BackaBuddy!

Sources: Supplied; Zane Groenewald

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Young farm worker Sané Wilken got caught in a terrible accident whilst on the job. Now, her community are rallying together to help her grasp her dreams again with hopes of getting her a bionic arm:

Boshoff, South Africa (25 February 2024) — Sané Wilken, a passionate 18-year-old cattle farm worker from Boshoff, Free State, experienced a traumatic event on 25 January which profoundly altered her life’s trajectory.

While engaged in a routine task (pouring fertiliser into a motorised water tank) Sané’s thumb unexpectedly got caught and twisted in the bag she was using, leading to a catastrophic sequence of events.

Despite the immediate danger and her attempts to free herself, the machinery relentlessly twisted the bag around her thumb, eventually resulting in her losing her forearm.

While Sané says her life has been forever changed due to the traumatic incident, she is determined not to let her define her future. Showing remarkable strength of character, Sané told her mother, Corila, in the emergency room, “It’s only an arm. I’m still alive to speak to you, and this will not get me down.”

Since losing her arm, Sané is diligently working to adapt to her new circumstances. Her greatest challenges now stem from everyday tasks that she once performed effortlessly. Simple activities such as tying her hair in the morning, getting dressed, eating, and playing with her cherished dogs have become notably more difficult.

While doctors estimate that it could take 6 to 12 months for Sané’s arm to heal, her mother has initiated a crowdfunding campaign to purchase a bionic arm for her. This advanced prosthetic, equipped with sensors that interpret muscle and brain signals, is intended to help Sané grasp the confidence and dreams that have been pushed to the side.

But in a hopeful start, more than R83,000 has already been donated; each rand imperative to the young farmer’s future!

Having recently completed her agricultural education, Sané, who has dreamed of becoming the best farmer she could be since she was a little girl, is counting the days until she can return to the work that feeds her spirit, lovingly tending to the crops and cattle.

Reflecting on the accident, Sané says, “It was a freak accident. There was nothing anyone could’ve done differently. It’s no one’s fault. I’m not ashamed of my ‘stompie’ and will show anyone who wants to see my arm and tell my story.”

Thanking her donors, Sané says, “They have given me a second chance. I can’t say thank you enough for the kindness I have received. I’m taking life day by day now, but I know that one day soon, I will be able to live as I did before the accident.”

What a resilient young lady! The young farm worker and her dream to have a bionic arm can be supported here.

Sources: Supplied 

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What was initially the road to the Olympics has turned into the road to recovery for Jessie Munton who has made South Africa so proud as an athlete numerous times over. After being hit by a car last month, Jessie’s fighting spirit has had to shine like never before:

South Africa (15 February 2024)—17-year-old Jessie Munton was preparing for the South African Road National Championships and forging her path to one day participating in the Olympics when everything changed. A car with a reportedly intoxicated driver behind the wheel spun the trajectory of her life around in an instant; placing her on a road few travel at this magnitude—the road to recovery.

An athlete who has made South Africa so proud on numerous occasions (including representing SA at the Youth Commonwealth Games and earning national championship titles left, right and centre), Jessie is now in the kind of race that requires immense community support.

For a month, her fighting spirit has kept her going. She has faced severe brain damage and an induced coma since the incident, but her body has pushed on to the point where she is now in her own coma and breathing without life support, as her brother, Byron, shares.

“In the weeks ahead, Jessie will embark on the next phase of her recovery journey at a specialised rehabilitation clinic,” says Byron. But this is the part of the story where every drop of help becomes critical. 

With the road to recovery uncertain in terms of duration, what is certain is that she needs desperate financial help as her medical coverage dwindles.

Her family have estimated that roughly R2 million is necessary to cover her rehab, scans, doctor visits and essential medical equipment among other necessities.

Calling on South Africans, the Muntons are asking for help in any way to give Jessie this lifeline.

“All we want is the very best for Jessie, to see her regain the joys of life that were temporarily stolen from her. So we’re reaching out with open hearts, asking for your support in any way you can offer. Every gesture, big or small, will help pave the way for Jessie’s bright future.”—Byron Munton.

You can make your drop in the ocean by finding Jessie’s BackaBuddy campaign here, and her GoFundMe campaign here if you are internationally based.

Sources: Byron Munton 

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3-year-old Mimmie is fighting through Feingold Syndrome. Recently, she received a special visit from Miss World South Africa where the little girl touched the local queen’s heart, just as she has with so many others who know her:

Braampark, South Africa (09 February 2024) — Last week, a little girl named Mimmie, who is fighting with Feingold Syndrome, got a special visit from Miss World South Africa, Dr. Claude Mashego, who came to visit the Uthando Centre in Braampark.

According to Afrika Tikkun, the NPO who recently celebrated 30 years of impact, health and social services to disadvantaged communities, this was a hugely special visit for the 3-year-old warrior and the local queen.

“Feingold Syndrome [is] a rare autosomal hereditary disorder largely characterised by microcephaly (a smaller-than-normal head), complications with the oesophagus, intestines and limb malformations. As a result, at the tender age of 3, Mimmie is unable to attend school due to her limited mobility,” explain Afrika Tikkun. 

This means that even despite having prosthetics, Mimmie will spend consecutive years in surgery as she grows. It also means that she needs to be in an educational environment where her challenges are understood and cared for.

Despite it all, Mimmie is said to be a ray of life like any other three-year-old. And this is the energy that those who want to see Mimmie come out on top, hope to keep alive.

It was a personal experience for Dr Mashego, who has experience with a disabled family member born with cerebral palsy and understands that when children face disability, so do their families.

“For Mimmie’s Mom when Mimmie is sick, she is also sick and when Mimmie is happy, she is equally happy,” Dr Mashego shared.

Mimmie needs help funding her inevitable surgeries, custom prosthetics and the opportunity to attend Uthando Centre’s Early Childhood Development programme. All of these will afford her a life as close to normalcy as possible. Because of the importance of her crowdfund, her campaign has been extended and is almost halfway at its goal. Currently, R51,057 has been raised for Mimmie!

You can support Mimmie’s future here. 

Sources: Afrika Tikkun; Supplied

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The catch of the day is some very good news: Len Matthews has surpassed his fundraising goal in the fight against cancer thanks to fishermen and kind-hearted communities across the country!

Klerksdorp, South Africa (09 February 2024) — The catch of the day for the Matthews family outdid any fish Len had ever caught over his years out at sea. Said catch is some very good news—Len now has a real fighting chance against cancer and hope for his fight stronger than ever thanks to the fishermen and communities that help cast his financial worries aside.

Len’s campaign, “Help Len Matthews Reel in Hope” was a plea for a lifeline. This for a family who did not have the medical insurance to cover the costs of his treatment.

Diagnosed with the terrible challenge of the Big C and in a situation where his family and wife Alma attempted to help in every possible way, it was his son who opted to reach out to the communities (both in fishing circles and beyond) that have so often show support for those in their darkest hours.

Fishermen, strangers, friends and family responded to the call with open and loving arms. Together, they have surpassed the fisherman’s goal of R130,000, with R74,700 raised offline.

Len has been described as a cherished member of fishing communities; loved by those who know him for his resilience and spirit. Thanks to the net of support he’s been enveloped in, hope has certainly been reeled in.

Meanwhile, in other news of community kindness making magic happen, the Sunflower Sky Hike (where cancer warriors, survivors and their loved ones have united in solidarity for 17 years) is happening again this year with a cause extra close to home in mind.

The couple behind the hike (the Tyrers) are facing cancer more directly than ever after their son, Jarryd, was diagnosed with a carcinoid lung tumour. Despite having gone through the trenches and finally reaching the healing phase, Jarryd needs support to get back to his health and career. You can read more about it here. 

Sources: Backabuddy

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All the must-watch talent in the world, but this teenage piano prodigy doesn’t have his own piano. Limited to playing at rehearsals, Jason Haas is hoping that enough people will believe in him to help him get a second-hand set of keys:

Springs, South Africa (06 February 2024)—Jason Haas, a 15-year-old piano prodigy from Springs in Johannesburg, embodies the transformative power of music. From as early as 4 years old, he became enchanted by the melodies of his grandmother’s old piano, which would spark a passion and unlock a talent for piano that has blown Joburg’s fringe back!

Able to master his first piece, Canon in D major, by ear, his intuition for music couldn’t be ignored.

Without any formal lessons, Jason’s ability to play by ear and a formidable initial teacher (the internet) would help him tackle composition after composition.

Playing Chopin and Liszt like a seasoned pianist became part of his repertoire, fuelled by a natural knack for the keys that even the most formal training cannot emulate.

Jason was eventually in a position to attend the East Rand School of the Arts, where he finally got to enjoy music theory and learnt how to read music under the guidance of his music teacher, Mr. J. Manamela.

However, things changed when the school required a home language change. After an initial setback, the piano prodigy went on to find a new music base with the East Rand Youth Orchestra, where he is now an integral part of the ensemble. Bear in mind, he had only learnt to read music one year before!

But the change didn’t come without a few headaches, the biggest being that Jason could no longer access a piano frequently, on account of rehearsals being only on Saturdays.

Initially unbeknownst to his mother, Jason initiated a crowdfunding campaign intending to acquire a secondhand baby grand piano. As any music enthusiast knows, instruments like pianos, even at second-hand prices, have no spare-change costs.

But for Jason, the chance to tune his talent further is one he can’t afford not to go after. With big dreams to achieve international renown as a pianist playing for the world’s stages, Jason also hopes that he will one day get to further his studies at a distinguished music college in Germany.

“Music is a very beautiful thing, and if you love it, pursue it. You have endless opportunities.”—Jason Haas.

As a single mom, Leanne Haas, couldn’t be more proud of her son’s ambition and talent:

“I am extremely proud of Jason’s accomplishments, and his Go-getter attitude in life. Despite all the challenges we have faced, he always adjusted well, did well in school, and made new friends wherever we went. I admire his resilience.

Growing up without a father hasn’t been easy, but he never let it affect him, and he has grown up to be quite an “Alpha Male” as he calls himself.” – says Leanne 

You can support the piano prodigy and his journey to his own piano here.

Sources: BackaBuddy/Supplied

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Thomas has turned his life around from being homeless to a life where he is a ray of hope for those who are currently fighting the battles of life he once fought. Now, he’s on a mission to support more struggling lives not just through his own experience but education, with hopes to study further!

Cape Town, South Africa (01 February 2024) — Not long ago, life looked very different for Thomas Willimas.

Once homeless, Thomas mustered up enough courage and hope in his heart to get himself back on track. Not only has he celebrated 10 months of sobriety, he is also no longer homeless. Better yet, he’s now in a position where he actively supports the homeless community and stands as a ray of hope for so many who find themselves in one of life’s most hopeless places.

How did he do it?

Thomas joined the Secret Love Project and Streetscapes. If homelessness were a dark road, these two organisations and their initiatives are the streetlights guiding you back to yourself, and to better opportunities. Where streetscapes create work opportunities for the homeless (from cleaning up the streets to gardening and farming), the Secret Love Project focuses on the LOVEconomy. Through this, destitute people sell heart stickers instead of begging.

As Streetscapes’ shares, “Thomas Willaims joined Streetscapes as a client, battling all the issues that pull down the unhomed. During the ensuing years, Tom has repeatedly overcome and prevailed, becoming a highly valued member of our Peer Support Group.” 

Thomas works now as a peer support worker at Streetscapes where he helps others as part of the holistic approach the organisation takes to getting lives out of the gutter. He also works at the Secret Love Project every Friday.

But his dream now is to touch more lives while being armed with as much helpful information as possible. Thomas is rallying to study further and hopes to become well-versed in Social Auxiliary Work!

Completing the course would help him help others not only from a place of experience but knowledge.

His campaign has already raised over R10,000, with the most inspiring notes of support from so many donors. You can support Thomas (and all those he will undoubtedly help on their own hopeful journeys from the streets) here.

Sources: Various (Linked Above)

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After angels stepped in to take two tiny fighters out of a life where scavenging for food from the trash was a norm, they have grown in life’s most precious leaps and bounds:

Midrand, South Africa (06 December 2023) — Two tiny fighters had a very rough start to life. At just 5 years old, “P” was responsible for taking care of her younger sibling, “M”, who was only 1 year old.

Parental care was not something they knew at a time most critical for children their age. Neither was food, which meant that scavenging for scraps from the trash was a norm.

This was a life that is now, thankfully, very far behind them thanks to children’s heroes at the Maletsatsi Foundation. 

According to the foundation’s founder, Tiffani Hein, they have slowly but surely grown in life’s most precious leaps and bounds. Where little M could not even make eye contact or hold their head up, the child is now on par with others that age. As for P, a world where they can smile freely, have fun and release survival mode has become familiar. These are the moments that make all the challenges worth it.

“Survivors by nature, these two children have moved literal mountains in the last ten months since their admission to our home, and now desperately need the security of a stable educational space in which to attempt to catch up their learning deficits,” shares Tiffani.

However, a new challenge lies ahead, and it’s one that’s importance cannot be overstated.

It’s time for the two tiny fighters to secure a suitable education for 2024. Understandably, they need a little extra care to overcome the developmental deficits life has afforded them.

The opportunity has arisen for P and M to join a school in the area and fully integrate into a world and future that a one time, they did not know could be a possibility.

The Maletsatsi Foundation’s school fees budget has to cover many children’s educational needs and makes up a big chunk of their expenses.

Their big ask is to the public to help them send these two to a school that will give them more than just an education, but healing from their past.

You can find their crowdfunding campaign here, and be part of giving not just the gift of a season, but of a lifetime.

Sources: Tiffani Hein 

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12-year-old eco-champ Romario Valentine is rallying the troops for a festive fundraiser that hopes to play an important role in restoring Marion Island (AKA seabird island) to its haven status.

South Africa (01 December 2023) — Romario Valentine, a 12-year-old environmental enthusiast and 2022 BirdLife SA Owlet laureate from Umhlanga, has inspired eco-consciousness thanks to his unwavering and creative commitment to the earth. His upcoming festive fundraiser is one of many actions toward environmental restoration that reminds us no matter our age, we can all do our part to protect the planet.

The young ornithophile has not only secured the title of the youngest Ambassador for Ocean Sole but has also represented South Africa at a United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification.

Romario’s environmental journey began at the age of 6, and since then, he has actively participated in numerous conservation projects, beach clean-ups, and tree-planting initiatives. Renowned globally for his efforts, Romario’s passion led him to become an ambassador for Ocean Sole, a Kenyan company specialising in recycling flip-flops that wash ashore.

Having appeared on prestigious platforms such as 50/50, National Geographic Kids, and Global Citizen, Romario has raised over R76,000 for environmental causes since he was just 8 years old.

His diverse initiatives include over 250 beach cleans and the planting or sponsorship of over 455 trees in 31 countries worldwide.

In September 2022, Romario released his book, ‘Protect our Planet – Take Action with Romario’, aimed at inspiring the next generation of nature lovers. The book covers essential environmental topics, including recycling, reforestation, pollution solutions, and climate change.

As the festive season draws near, Romario has relaunched his campaign in aid of BirdLife South Africa’s Mouse-free Marion Project, dedicated to safeguarding the vital seabirds, including albatrosses and petrels, on Marion Island, a sub-Antarctic location southeast of Cape Town in the Southern Indian Ocean.

Last year, Romario’s campaign successfully sponsored 20 hectares on Marion Island. This year, he is determined to persist in his conservation efforts by raising R20 000 to sponsor an additional 20 hectares.

In case you aren’t in the loop, BirdLife South Africa is currently on a mission to eliminate rodents that pose a significant threat to bird species on Marion Island—an essential part of the marine ecosystem.

Teaming up with other international groups through the Island-Ocean Connection Challenge, (IOCC), the task at hand is to reclaim the island as the seabird sanctuary it naturally was.

The albatross, wandering, sooty, grey-headed, and petrel populations are rapidly declining due to the invasive mice introduced by 19th-century sealers and whalers. These rodents are now preying on seabird chicks, hindering their journey to adulthood. The adult birds face additional challenges from the mice, coupled with the impacts of climate change and human activities. The severity of the infestation has left the adult birds defenceless against these predators.

Each R1,000 raised through this year’s campaign will contribute to sponsoring a hectare, ultimately contributing to the preservation of the 30,000 hectares that make up Marion Island.

Romario encourages everyone to be part of this environmental legacy, stating, “When we take care of Nature, we take care of ourselves.” The campaign page will remain open until the end of January 2023.

You can support the festive fundraiser here, and keep up with Romario here.

Sources: BackaBuddy

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It’s Giving Tuesday, a time to pay our savings from Black Friday and Cyber Monday forward! And, for the animal heroes at TEARS, it’s also a day where just R20 could change their world:

Cape Town,South Africa (28 November, 2023)—Today is ‘Giving Tuesday‘, the day where, after Black Friday and Cyber Monday spoils have settled in, we’re all encourage to spare some change and thoughts for the less fortunate. Most shoppers would’ve saved a lot more than R20 on the goods they copped. So, what if that R20 could change the world? Or at least, the world of one shelter?

TEARS Animal Rescue’s ‘R20 to Change the World’ campaign has fueled them with optimism, making today a calendar highlight of hope.

This is the first time the Animal Shelter has aligned a fundraising campaign with Giving Tuesday, and hopes are high that if enough people donate R20, they’ll be able to meet their fundraising shortfalls to keep their mission alive and thriving.

Every R20 will go toward their Veterinary Hospital and Mobile Clinic teams, which are the beating heart of all TEARS does to change the lives of injured, homeless and sick animals.

The donations will also make their way to the Kennel and Cattery (a haven for animals in need), which collectively rehabilitates and rehomes 1000 rescue pets annually.

“We’re optimistic that we can set a record for the most amount of money donated to a Cape Town based animal rescue charity on any previous GivingTuesday. If each one of our social media followers pledges support for this campaign we’ll raise in excess of R1M, which will powerfully demonstrate how each person’s “small change”  can make a big collective difference,” says Lara Van Rensburg, TEARS Head of Marketing and Fundraising.

“Giving Tuesday inspires people all around the world to embrace their power to drive progress around the causes they care about, not just on one day but throughout the year,” comments Asha Curran, Giving Tuesday’s Chief Executive Officer. “With country and community leaders, millions of organisations, and countless givers of all kinds, Giving Tuesday is creating a shared space where we can see the radical implications of a more generous world.”

Those who are interested in joining TEARS’ R20 to Change the World” initiative can visit www.tears.org.za/givingtuesday and donate via SnapScan or Zapper, using ‘GivingTuesday’ as a reference. EFT donations can also be made via the TEARS bank account:

Acc Name: TEARS

Bank: Standard Bank

Current Bank Account: 072062886 / Branch No: 051001

Donations to TEARS are tax deductible, with donors receiving a Section 18A tax receipt.

Sources: TEARS Animal Rescue 

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