Victorias University Drive

By: Victoria Rilett
Short URL: https://archive.backabuddy.co.za/victoria-rilett-5813057389029375969
Date Created: 17 January 2024

Funds Raised:
R 34 000

Fundraising Target:
R 34 000

Personal message

Hi everyone,

If you don't know me my name is Victoria. I am a third year NSFAS student heading to complete my final year of my bachelors at UCT- majoring in anthropology and gender studies. If you do know me, you know that this is my dream and my passion but it has not been an easy ride, battling with funding shortfalls from NSFAS as well as mental health. Yet, I have never let this stop me. From failing first year due to mental health, to achieving a 73% aggregate and 3 distinctions in 2023 while working two jobs on the side; I work harder and harder each year not letting anything stop me from achieving my goal to finish my degree and to one day be a medical anthropologist.

Unfortunately NSFAS has given caps on amounts it will give to students in accommodation (whether capping the res amount, or private accommodation rent), and the university cannot cover our shortfalls due to lack of financial aid funding. As an independent person, NSFAS is my primary source of funding and income with my two jobs as extra support- and looking for a third. Unfortunately due to the seasonality of my jobs, I cannot cover the shortfalls on my own nor can I receive another bursary as a NSFAS beneficiary.

Working out the costs, the funds raised will help cover funding shortfalls for my accommodation and living expenses where my jobs and NSFAS funding cannot, as well as help me complete my degree.

This is not in my nature to ask for help like this especially in trying to be as independent as I can- but in times of desperation one needs to reach out to their community for help. I ask you to contribute whatever you can to help bring me closer to my goal of finishing this degree strong! No donation is too small, as every gesture made is a monumental impact on my education journey.

I thank you for your helping hand and opening your hearts to my story in this last difficult stretch.

Donations

Feb 11, 2024 - R 101.00 Fees covered
"Bless you!!" - Anonymous

Feb 06, 2024 - R 300.00 Fees covered
"What a delightful friend and colleague your Mum was. Such fond memories of her beautiful nature and sense if humor. I know she was incredibly proud of you and your sister and of course you will complete your studies🍀🍀🎓🙂" - Anonymous

Feb 04, 2024 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
"I was also at school with your mom and have many wonderful memories. All the best for your future studies. xxx" - Anonymous

Feb 03, 2024 - USD $ 114.33 Fees covered
"I too was at school with your mum. I remember her as a kind, warm hearted person with the most infectious laugh. Congrats on what you have achieved and best wishes for all that’s ahead of you. X" - Anonymous

Feb 02, 2024 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"Well done for your perseverance and resilience Look forward to seeing you qualified. I was very fond of your Mum a very special lady ❤️" - Anonymous

Feb 01, 2024 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
"Wishing you much success this year Victoria. Your mom would be so proud of you. From Allison." - Anonymous

Feb 01, 2024 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
"We had many laughs with MUM at school All the best x" - Mozzie

Jan 31, 2024 - USD $ 53.25
"I was at school with your mum . She would be so proud of what you are doing . Good luck with the studies and sending love ❤️" - Angela

Jan 30, 2024 - USD $ 28.72 Fees covered
"Sending lots of of love to you and well done for all your achievements so far. I was also at school together with your mum and she’s was a very special lady. Stay strong and good luck" - Ashlea

Jan 30, 2024 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
"Your Mom was a caring, loving nurse with a hearty laugh and a gentle soul. Sure you are making her smile with pride Victoria, with your determination and commitment to complete your degree and make a positive difference in this world! All the best x" - Trish

Jan 29, 2024 - USD $ 28.73 Fees covered
"Your Mum had the biggest heart ever. Was at school with her and watched you grow as a youngster. All the best." - Anonymous

Jan 28, 2024 - R 200.00 Fees covered
"I can't wait to see you as an Anthropologist!" - Kerryn

Jan 25, 2024 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"So proud of you Victoria" - Anonymous

Jan 25, 2024 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"I trained with your mom at Grey's hospital. Wishing you all the best" - Anonymous

Jan 25, 2024 - R 2 000.00 Fees covered
"" - Anonymous

Jan 25, 2024 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
"All the best Victoria. Your mother was a loving and brave woman and wonderful friend." - Anonymous

Jan 24, 2024 - USD $ 52.63
"" - Anonymous

Jan 24, 2024 - R 1 000.00
"All the best,I was at school with your mum." - Maryanne

Jan 23, 2024 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
"Good luck Victoria! You mum was a special school mate." - Anonymous

Jan 22, 2024 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
"Wishing you all the best, special Victoria!! Lots of love 🩵🩵🩵" - Cannon family

Jan 21, 2024 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
"" - Anonymous

Jan 20, 2024 - R 3 000.00 Fees covered
"" - Mary Mackenzie

Jan 20, 2024 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
"" - Anonymous

Jan 19, 2024 - USD $ 5.28
"I trained with your Mum, any child she had, has my support, she was a very special human." - Viv Alborough

Jan 19, 2024 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"" - Mara Macleod

Jan 19, 2024 - R 500.00
"I was at nursery school, high school & went nursing with your mom. We also shared a little garden cottage for a year, after we qualified. Wishing you all the best Victoria. Xx" - Marie

Jan 19, 2024 - USD $ 28.53 Fees covered
"I was at school with your mom. You go girl! Best of luck" - Fiona

Jan 19, 2024 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
"Sending much love and luck" - The Frosts

Jan 19, 2024 - R 1 000.00
"We wish you success in raising the amount required to enable you to complete your degree" - Anonymous

Jan 19, 2024 - R 400.00 Fees covered
"All the best, you've got this." - Rae V

Jan 19, 2024 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
"I was at school with Belinda - gorgeous human being. I’m also a UCT graduate!" - Tracy

Jan 19, 2024 - USD $ 17.12 Fees covered
"love you so much my treat bestie!!!! let’s kick this final year together 🤞🏽❤️" - Anonymous

Jan 19, 2024 - R 2 000.00 Fees covered
"Good Luck Victoria!" - Cecile Thatcher

Jan 18, 2024 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"All the best Tori! Much love ❤️" - Anonymous

Jan 18, 2024 - USD $ 28.30 Fees covered
"" - Anonymous

Jan 18, 2024 - USD $ 10.48
"You've got this❤️" - Anonymous

Jan 18, 2024 - R 1 500.00 Fees covered
"you’ve got this Vee x love you long time 🫶🏼" - Anonymous

Jan 17, 2024 - R 500.00
"" - Anonymous

Jan 17, 2024 - USD $ 56.97 Fees covered
"" - Brigitte Liebenberg

Jan 17, 2024 - R 200.00 Fees covered
"All the best" - Judi Merrington

Jan 17, 2024 - R 100.00
"goodluck miss girl! Im so proud of you <3" - Ree

Jan 17, 2024 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"" - Anonymous

Statistics

Fundraising target

R 34 000.00

Donations to date