Category Archives: Breath of Life

4 Things I’m Proud of in 2025

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“By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third, by experience, which is the bitterest.”
— Confucius

As I reflect on 2025, I’ve been thinking about the parts of the year that shaped me most. Here are the four things I’m proudest of:

1. I showed up at Breath of Life — and raised over R50 000.
I visited often, I stayed present, and I did the work from the heart. This remains one of the most meaningful parts of my year.

2. I significantly reduced my sugar intake.
Last year I had a KitKat almost every day; this year I was eating veggies for breakfast. A small change that made a big difference in how I feel.

3. I created more balance in my life.
In 2024 I was consumed by “impact at all costs.” This year, I learned you can still serve with intensity and go to the beach more. That balance is growth.

4. I finally made it to Italy and Spain.
I saw the Colosseum, the Vatican, and so many beautiful places — a dream made possible by my family who funded the trip. I’m still grateful

2025 in Cake – Thanks to Cakes and Sprinkles East London

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Cakes by Cakes and Sprinkles East London for the kids at Breath of Life

The small things are the big things in disguise.

As I reflect on 2025, I find myself filled with gratitude to everyone but most especially to Cakes and Sprinkles East London who worked with me to create custom birthday cakes for the babies at Breath of Life .

Thank you Cakes and Sprinkles East London for infusing my love for each baby into a cake in the form of a story – you’re a small business that touched my soul in a big way, I’m eternally grateful for the magic you brought to Breath of Life this year. Thank you!!

Reflections of a Humanitarian on World Humanitarian Day

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The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others

On this World Humanitarian Day I reflect on the journey I’ve been on since I turned 18, first with international organizations and for the past 8 years with Breath of Life, none of it has been easy but all of it has been worth it. Thank you so much to each and everyone of you that has been on this journey with me -I am me BECAUSE YOU BELIEVED IN ME!

Advice for aspiring humanitarians

1. Pick an issue your heart breaks for

2. If you ask you won’t receive – you have to tell a story with feeling

3. It will be hard, remember your why and don’t quit

#Nisha34 Campaign Closed. Thank you all so much

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“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

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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!

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“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

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“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

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“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.

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“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

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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