Category Archives: Breath of Life

#Nisha34 Campaign Closed. Thank you all so much

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has. ” – Margaret Mead

Yesterday at midnight my #Nisha34 birthday campaign for Breath of Life officially closed thank you so much to everyone who helped – the gross amount is R57 386 while the net amount (after payment portal fees) is R54 455. The R54 455 will be paid out to Breath of Life by Backabuddy within a week and Breath of Life will use the money to buy diapers and other baby essentials as well as to cover the salaries of the carers who look after the babies and to cover the running expenses of the house (electricity, water, etc). Thank so much to everyone who gave of themselves and their resources to help make my birthday wish of making a difference at Breath of Life come true. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!

Officially 34 – Birthday Magic at Breath of Life

Birthdays are a chance to look back and forward at the same time.

Today (March 25th ) I turned 34 and what a blessed day it was…. a special person came to visit, lots of cake was had and lots of love was shared. Thank you to everyone who made my day so special.

Firstly, and most importantly, THANK YOU to my children who make me more – more kind, more driven, more brave…. more in every way.

THANK YOU to my family at Breath of Life who lovingly look after our children and for helping me function in that house [I have never failed in that house and it’s because of each of you…THANK YOU!!]

THANK YOU to Cakes and Sprinkles East London for gifting me my stunning cake with the names of the children who were previously at Breath of Life (we intentionally DID NOT put names of our current children because that would be illegal)

And lastly thank you to all of you who donated to my crowdfunding campaign benefiting Breath of Life – the net total raised via BackABuddy is R54 455 . THANK YOU!!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!

#Nisha34 Campaign Goal Surpassed. THANK YOU ALL!

“Many hands make light work.” -Unknown

As of this afternoon we’ve surpassed my #Nisha34 campaign benefitting Breath of Life, , a place of safety for abandoned babies here in East London, South Africa, the original goal was R34 000 and with 17 days to go till my birthday so far we’ve raised R35 996. 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 until March 26th and anyone still wishing to make a donation can do so at https://backabuddy.co.za/nisha-34

R1000 more was added since the recording of this video – the current total is R35 996

#Nisha34 – Fundraising for Breath of Life in Honour of my 34th  Birthday

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

On February 26th 2025, 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 R34 000 in honour of my upcoming 34th   birthday (happening on March 25th) and 34th  year of life. If you wish to donate you can do so at https://www.backabuddy.co.za/nisha-34 and kindly share the campaign on social media using #Nisha34

7 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 – 7 years and 139 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

#Nisha67 Campaign Over. Thank you all for the support.

“Never underestimate the power of a small group of committed people to change the world. In fact, it is the only thing that ever has.” ~ Margaret Mead

Last night my Nisha 67 Campaign benefitting Breath of Life ended with a net amount of R47 943 (I think I will only know the final amount by Monday but I’m approximately correct)(the gross amount is R51 559). A HUGE HUGE THANK YOU to my family, friends and even strangers who came together to make this happen.

A special mention must also go to Tom & Tori Horse and Heart Stables who did a 22 km horse ride on my behalf in aid of Breath of Life on September 16th- thank you soooooooooooo much.

BackABuddy will transfer the money to Breath of Life on October 14th and Breath of Life will use the money for baby care essentials as well as to cover the operating expenses of the house – electricity, water, salaries, etc.

Tom and Tori Horse and Heart Riding for Breath of Life and Nisha

I’m very excited to announce that on September 16th Tom & Tori Horse and Heart Stables will be riding 22kms on my behalf (from Cintsa West to Cefani and back) in aid of Breath of Life. The ride will aim to raise R67 000 for Breath of Life and we are currently at R33 844. This ride is significant for me because my new dream is to horse ride but it would be unsafe for me to do so without a specialized saddle and so while we work on that Tom and his team will be riding on my behalf in aid of Breath of Life . Please support this ride at backabuddy.co.za/nisha-67

Help me serve Breath of Life this Mandela Month #Nisha67

“In a gentle way, you can shake the world.”― Mahatma Gandhi

On July 18th South Africa celebrates Nelson’s Mandela’s 67-year legacy of service by doing 67 minutes of service. This year for Mandela Month and Mandela Day my goal is to raise R67 000 for the Breath of Life house. For more information or to make a donation please visit https://www.backabuddy.co.za/nisha-67

#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