Two blind parents refuse to let their disability define their daughter’s future. They need some help.
Cape Town, South Africa (06 October 2025) — Sharon and Adrian Davids are just like any other South African parents. They’ve got a bright little girl who absolutely lights up their world. She’s smart, kind, and full of dreams. And like any mom and dad, they want to give her the best possible start in life.
But there’s a big hurdle in their way.
Both Sharon and Adrian are blind. Everyday things that even most abled parents battle with come with difficult hurdles. Everyday tasks can take twice as long, and much of their day-to-day depends on touch, sound, trust in their guide dogs, and help from their elderly parents, with whom they live.
Sharon and Adrian do everything they can, but money is tight, and when it comes to finding the right school for their daughter, they have hit wall after wall.
“We applied to many schools, and every one of them said no. It broke our hearts,” they shared “But we kept praying. And God opened one door.”
Finally, hope had made its way through to the family.
That one door turned out to be the school they had hoped for all along. Their daughter has been accepted into Grade R. It’s a huge relief after so many rejections. Parents who have struggled with placing their kids in public school know what a stress and a struggle it can be in South Africa.
At least, they’ve got a foot in. Now, there’s another hurdle to overcome.
They won’t be able to cover the costs alone.
The registration fee is R3,500, monthly school fees are also R3,500, and then there are all the everyday costs like transport, uniforms, stationery, and even swimming lessons, which are compulsory, because the school wants every child to be water-safe.
It’s a mountain they just can’t climb on their own. Putting their daughter first, Sharon and Adrian have started a BackaBuddy campaign to raise funds for schooling.
“It’s painful to admit that we can’t afford what she needs,” they share. “But we are putting our pride aside for her. Because she deserves this chance. She deserves a future.”
Their fundraiser has already raised over R25,000, all thanks to donors who have heard the plea, but it’s still a long way from the R100,000 goal.
We find it important to highlight this story because it’s about two parents who refuse to let their disability hold their child back. They’ve been knocked down before, but they’re still standing, asking for help not for themselves, but for the little girl they love more than anything.
It takes courage to ask for help. It’s what they need to face this next hurdle. Donate by following this link.
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