Crowdfunding

20 People Raise Funds Towards Backup Ventilator for Brave Young Lady

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvFebruary 8, 2023February 8, 2023 549 0

Twenty people have raised over R70,000 towards a backup ventilator for 11-year-old Elizabeth Jordaan so far; the backup will help the family cope with the ever-changing loadshedding schedule.   Robertson,…

Primary School Teacher Crowdfunds to Keep Deserving Child in School

by TYLER LEIGH VIVIER@tylerleighvJanuary 17, 2023 882 0

Pinelands North Primary School teacher Megan Culligan has started a crowdfund to raise the money needed to keep a former student in school.   Pinelands, South Africa (17 January 2023)…

Blind Man Dreams of Becoming South Africa’s First Tour Guide

by TYLER LEIGH VIVIER@tylerleighvDecember 12, 2022December 12, 2022 452 0

35-year-old Winston Fani dreams of becoming South Africa’s first blind tour guide but he needs a helping hand to make that dream a reality.   Cape Town, South Africa (12…

Johannesburg Trio to Go Bald for Breast Cancer Awareness

by TYLER LEIGH VIVIER@tylerleighvOctober 13, 2022October 13, 2022 280 0

Three crowdfunding champions are shaving their heads to raise R50,000 to help women recovering from breast cancer and in need prosthetics.   Johannesburg, South Africa (13 October 2022) – On…

Couple are Running 1000km Across SA to Raise Funds for CANSA

by TYLER LEIGH VIVIER@tylerleighvSeptember 30, 2022September 30, 2022 331 0

Tania and Jacques De Kock have set off on a journey from Cape Town to Mpumalanga, running over 1000km along the way to raise funds for CANSA.   South Africa…

Park Runner Raising Funds for Defibrillators, Raises R130k

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvSeptember 29, 2022September 29, 2022 235 0

Eight-time Comrades winner Bruce Fordyce has set his heart on a massive parkrun project to equip each event with life-saving defibrillators.   South Africa (29 September 2022) – Parkrun South Africa’s…

Grandparents Crowdfund for Housebound Grandson to Live a Full Life

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvSeptember 28, 2022 462 0

Pensioners Colin and Margie Jones have created a crowdfund for their grandson Kyle, so he can purchase a portable oxygen concentrator, which will enable him to venture outside their home….

Police Constable Celebrates Breast Cancer Remission, Works at Paying Final Bills

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvAugust 24, 2022 209 0

Police Constable for the Crime Prevention Unit in Robertson, Cleo, beat her stage 2 breast cancer; her friend has started raising funds to cover her final bills.   Cape Town,…

Charity Raises Funds to Help Legally Blind Mom See Daughters Again

by TYLER LEIGH VIVIER@tylerleighvJune 27, 2022 384 0

Supportive and kind Shireen Hermans has been a pillar in her support group, and now it is her turn; this legally blind mom of two is ready to get her…

Runner Crowdfunds to Equip 200 Parkrun Events with Life Saving Defibrillators

by TYLER LEIGH VIVIER@tylerleighvJune 21, 2022 348 0

Eight-time Comrades winner Bruce Fordyce has set his heart on a massive parkrun project to equip each event with life-saving defibrillators.   South Africa (21 June 2022) – Parkrun South…