Margaret Freestone Cancer Fundraise
- By: Margaret Freestone
- Short URL: https://archive.backabuddy.co.za/margaret-freestone-5822397571411994565
- Date Created: 28 January 2024
Personal message
I, Shirley Jack, am initiating a fundraising effort for Margaret Freestone, a cherished friend and colleague from Stanford Lake College, with whom I've shared over 21 years of admiration for her firm ideals and life outlook. Margaret, the former librarian at Stanford Lake College, left a lasting impact on countless young lives through her unwavering passion for books, reading, language use, and her dedicated outreach initiatives, including building libraries, creating vegetable gardens, and engaging in various educational projects.
Her commitment to improving English language skills and poetry understanding among Stanford pupils, along with her involvement in Bridge, public speaking, and debating, showcases her multifaceted contributions to education. Despite facing cancer in 2015, Margaret's resilience prevailed, but the illness has returned, requiring ultrasounds, scans, and an upcoming operation, adding financial strain due to her limited pension and lack of medical aid.
In response, I've launched a BackaBuddy campaign, urging generous donations to support Margaret in her current health challenges, as she navigates the path of treatment and recovery. Your contributions to this worthy cause will make a meaningful difference.
Donations
- Mar 04, 2024 - R 500.00 Fees covered
- "Wishing you all the best Margaret😘😘😘" - Hilary
- Feb 07, 2024 - USD $ 70.68 Fees covered
- "Donating with love, Mrs Freestone. The SLC library was one place on campus where I could find solace, and where I could be a version of my truest self." - John Nicholson
- Feb 06, 2024 - R 999.54 Fees covered
- "" - Shirley
- Feb 02, 2024 - USD $ 29.08 Fees covered
- "" - Anonymous
- Feb 01, 2024 - USD $ 57.85 Fees covered
- "Hang in there Margaret my dear friend! Sending you lots of love and best wishes!" - Joy Park
- Feb 01, 2024 - USD $ 28.92 Fees covered
- "" - Anonymous
- Jan 31, 2024 - USD $ 10.81 Fees covered
- "I’m forever grateful for you and your work in the library" - Annie Greiffenberg
- Jan 31, 2024 - R 4 627.49 Fees covered
- "" - Haenerstburg Care Association
- Jan 31, 2024 - R 500.00 Fees covered
- "Mrs Freestone, you helped me so much during my time as a pupil in SLC. This contribution is a small token of appreciation for being there in my darkest time. All the best with the treatment 🙏🙏" - Anonymous
- Jan 31, 2024 - USD $ 26.63
- "Sending love & support from Canada! Margaret, you were such a wonderful teacher & friend. From bridge club to fabulous book recommendations & movies with your grandsons in Polokwane, your kindness during my time at Stanford deeply appreciated." - Tristan O
- Jan 30, 2024 - R 500.00 Fees covered
- "You must be feeling overwhelmed with everything right now Margaret. We hope that it all gets easier and your journey back to good health begins very soon." - Anonymous
- Jan 30, 2024 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
- "" - Anonymous
- Jan 30, 2024 - R 500.00 Fees covered
- "Praying for complete healing 🙏" - Anonymous
- Jan 29, 2024 - USD $ 28.73 Fees covered
- "" - Anonymous
- Jan 29, 2024 - USD $ 57.46 Fees covered
- "Thinking of you Margaret! I hope Susie is keeping you company :) xx" - Ruth Park Donev
- Jan 29, 2024 - R 500.00 Fees covered
- "" - Anonymous
- Jan 29, 2024 - USD $ 57.46 Fees covered
- "" - Anonymous
- Jan 28, 2024 - USD $ 28.75 Fees covered
- "" - Anonymous
- Jan 28, 2024 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
- "Lots of Love - Nan xxxx" - Nan Forrest
- Jan 28, 2024 - USD $ 108.05 Fees covered
- "Thinking of you Mom." - Catherine
Statistics
Fundraising target
R 100 000.00Donations to date
R 18 452.33Margaret Freestone Cancer Fundraise Campaign
I, Shirley Jack, am raising funds for my dear friend and former colleague, Margaret Freestone, who, despite battling cancer in 2015, faces its recurrence and urgently needs financial support for ultrasounds, scans, and upcoming medical procedures, as she has a limited pension and no medical aid.