Crowdfunding

Facing False Bay: Swimmer Prepares for Daring Dive to Support SABMR

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyNovember 15, 2023November 18, 2023 803 0

Christine Roos from Benoni hopes to soon join the bravest swimmers who have tackled the False Bay crossing. As she prepares for the daunting swim, she is reminded that the…

Crowdfunding Just Got Easier for Charities in South Africa

by TYLER LEIGH VIVIER@tylerleighvAugust 29, 2023 442 0

Charities in South Africa are really starting to feel the pinch as costs rise; proudly South African crowdfunding platform BackaBuddy has dropped its fees for registered NPOs using the site….

Benoni Community Rally to Help Mom Whose Son Needs Heart Surgery

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvAugust 3, 2023August 3, 2023 437 0

Hunter Farah was diagnosed with Williams Syndrome, which has meant his aorta is narrowing and he needs life-saving heart surgery; the Benoni community have rallied to support him and his…

66-Year-Old Man Cycles UK to Raise Funds for Dementia South Africa

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJuly 3, 2023 357 0

Stewart Romanis and friend Steven Bolton are cycling from Lands End, England to John o Groats, Scotland to raise R25,000 for Dementia South Africa; they have almost hit their target!…

Good Things Guy Readers Save a Family in Less than 24 Hours!!!

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMay 3, 2023May 30, 2023 7,854 0

Siyabonga Zimoshile’s family home of 20 years was reduced to rubble yesterday, leaving him and his family exposed to the changing season; Good Things Guy readers rallied to get a…

Belinda’s Gift – After Passing from Malaria, Belinda’s Family Hope to Empower a Community

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvApril 23, 2023April 22, 2023 1,089 0

Belinda Estment passed away while on holiday, due to Malaria complications; her family are giving thanks to the National Blood Service of Zimbabwe, by raising funds for a new, much-needed…

Pretoria Stable Manager Determined to Get Back in the Saddle!

by Zane Groenewald@zane_blankspaceApril 21, 2023April 21, 2023 542 0

A stable manager from Pretoria survived a horse kick to the face. Despite her injuries, she didn’t let anything stop her from returning back to her labour of love. Now,…

Young Man Outgrowing State-Supplied Prostheses, Gets Help Funding New Legs

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMarch 30, 2023March 30, 2023 306 0

Simphiwe Ditshaba loves his sports and friends but he is having to slow down as he is outgrowing his state-supplied prostheses; a fund was launched to help get new ones….

Paraplegic Athlete’s Loved Ones Raise Funds for Special Wheelchair That’ll Let Him Play A Sport!

by Staff Writer @goodthingsguyMarch 28, 2023 1,074 0

Paraplegic athlete Meiring De Clercq’s life changed forever after a taxi-related accident in 2019. Now, his friends and family have rallied to get him a specialised wheelchair that’ll help him…

Cycle Tour Buddies Take on 9th Race in Support of People with Disabilities

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMarch 8, 2023 641 0

Brett and David have been Cycle Tour buddies for the last nine years; David has autism and Down syndrome so the pair use their ride to raise funds for people…