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#Nisha33 Campaign Goal Reached. THANK YOU ALL!

“Many hands make light work.” -Unknown

As of this afternoon we’ve reached my #Nisha33 campaign goal benefitting Breath of Life, a place of safety for abandoned babies here in East London, South Africa, the original goal was R33 000 and with 18 days to go till my birthday so far we’ve raised R33 000. I’m so thankful to everyone who has helped out…truly thank you all from the bottom of my heart. I will still anyone still wishing to make a donation can do so at  https://www.backabuddy.co.za/nisha-33

#Nisha33 – Fundraising for Breath of Life in Honour of my 33rd Birthday

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller

On February 26th 2024  I again started actively fundraising again for Breath of Life – a place of safety here in East London, South Africa, that homes abandoned and vulnerable babies – but this time I’m aiming to raise R33 000 in honour of my upcoming 33rd   birthday (happening on March 25th) and 33rd   year of life. If you wish to donate you can do so at https://www.backabuddy.co.za/nisha-33 and kindly share the campaign on social media using #Nisha33

6 Years (and counting) at Breath of Life

“Time is the most valuable thing that a man can spend.” — Diogenes

On January 20th 2018 I entered the Breath of Life house to drop of diapers and I sort of forgot to leave – 6 years and lots of babies later a lot has changed but my love for and commitment to the babies in that nursery is stronger than ever.

Thank you to Michelle Rielly who first welcomed me into the Breath of Life house, loved me and believed in me with me, thank you to Abigail Boshoff who continues to make me feel welcome in the Breath of Life house and thank you to our team of baby caregivers, staff and volunteers who love and look after our babies

July Magic at Breath of Life

“When you live in the moment, you won’t miss a thing.” – Unknown


My July consisted of love, laughter, baby giggles and a real-life miracle at Breath of Life. Thank you to Abigail, Christo and my Breath of Life family for always keeping your doors open to me it is a privilege I never take for granted.

Abigail Boshoff and I with two of our babies
Fun in the sun with the Breath of Life family

Unforgettable Moments ~ Etched FOREVER Into Breath of Life

Etching myself into Breath of Life with the help of my mom, Abigail Boshoff (House Mom of Breath of Life) and the Breath of Life team

Every day we create a legacy sometimes even without realizing it.

Five years ago when I first rolled into Breath of Life I never thought I would touch the lives of more than 126 children which is why I was so moved when Breath of Life called me two days ago to invite me to have my hand imprinted on the floor I moved Heaven and Earth to be there because I realized they wanted to cement me into the identity of the organization and I could think of no greater honour.

Our second imprint in honour of Michelle Rielly, former House Mom at Breath of Life

#Nisha32 Campaign Goal Surpassed. THANK YOU ALL!

“Many hands make light work.” -Unknown

As of yesterday we’ve surpassed my #Nisha32 campaign benefitting Breath of Life, , a place of safety for abandoned babies here in East London, South Africa, the original goal was R32 000 and with two days to go till my birthday so far we’ve raised R32 767. I’m so thankful to everyone who has helped out…truly thank you from the bottom of my heart. The page remains open and accepting donations anyone still wishing to make a donation can do so at  https://www.backabuddy.co.za/nisha-32

The total raised has increased since this tweet was tweeted but the feeling of gratitude i felt in this video remains unchanged

#Nisha32 – Fundraising for Breath of Life in Honour of my 32nd Birthday

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller

On February 27th 2023  I again started actively fundraising again for Breath of Life – a place of safety here in East London, South Africa, that homes abandoned and vulnerable babies – but this time I’m aiming to raise R32 000 in honour of my upcoming 32nd  birthday (happening on March 25th) and 32nd  year of life. If you wish to donate you can do so at https://www.backabuddy.co.za/nisha-32 and kindly share the campaign on social media using #Nisha32

5 Years (and counting) at Breath of Life

5 years in pictures

“Time is the most valuable thing that a man can spend.” — Diogenes

On January 20th 2018 I entered the Breath of Life house to drop of diapers and I sort of forgot to leave – 5 years and 126 babies later (for me) a lot has changed but my love for and commitment to the babies in that nursery is stronger than ever.

Thank you to Michelle Rielly who first welcomed me into the Breath of Life nursery, thank you to Abigail Boshoff who continues to make me feel welcome in the Breath of Life nursery and thank you to our team of baby caregivers, staff and volunteers who love and look after our babies

The hardworking baby caregivers and babies enjoying the summer day in the courtyard at Breath of Life
Me and Mr. Cool

Introducing Abigail Boshoff

Abigail Boshoff and I

“There is nothing permanent except change.” -Heraclitus


New chapter at Breath of Life – as of January 1st 2023 Abigail Boshoff officially took over from Michelle Rielly as Housemom but Michelle will remain coordinator at Breath of Life working remotely from the Western Cape

Dear Michelle although you are not physically in the nursery anymore know that every time i return to hold the babies i will be holding them for both of us – your love is etched in my soul and flows through my veins. Also i plan to put you to work from where you are.

Dear Abigail i promise to always show up, you will never be alone in this journey, this I promise you. You, me and Michelle are now a triangle, each side supporting the other. We won’t let you fall ever. I look forward to getting to know you

Michelle, Abigail and I at Michelle’s farewell party in December 2022

#Nisha31 – Fundraising for Breath of Life in Honour of my 31st

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller

On February 8th 2022 I again started actively fundraising again for Breath of Life – a place of safety here in East London, South Africa, that homes abandoned and vulnerable babies – but this time I’m aiming to raise R31 000 in honour of my upcoming 31st  birthday (happening on March 25th) and 31st  year of life. If you wish to donate you can do so at www.backabuddy.co.za/nisha-31