Reach for a Dream Foundation Eastern Cape

For 35 years, Reach for a Dream has fulfilled the dreams of children fighting life-threatening illnesses.

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https://www.algoafm.co.za/algoafm-big-walk-for-cancer-2023

WHAT WE DO: Reach For A Dream seeks to alleviate the strain that life-threatening illnesses place on sick children and their families by providing these dreamers with the opportunity to believe in their greatest wish. The Foundation has been providing dreams to children all around the country for 35 years. These young children are under extreme pressure to deal with these medical issues and are in desperate need of encouragement. In addition, Reach For A Dream offers the child a magical moment to regain their childhood that is being lost to an illness.

The vision is to grow the Foundation to enable us to continue giving hope to children fighting critical illnesses. The Foundation hosts several national projects throughout the year to engage with brave dreamers and wonderful donors.

The Reach For A Dream Foundation’s inception was inspired by an article by the Make–A–Wish Foundation, based in America. Owen Parnell, past Ransburg Rotary Club President, was struck by the opportunity to establish a similar venture in South Africa. On 7 July 1988, the Organisation made its very first dream come true. And so the journey of dream fulfillment began. The first dreamer, little J C Steinman, was treated to a wonderful birthday celebration with rides on a pony and a motorcycle. Being occasionally named the Reach For A Dream Foundation in 1991, the organization deemed its core purpose as “fulfilling the dreams of children of any race, color, and creed between the ages of 3 and 18 faced with a life-threatening illness.”

Pictured below: Michelle van Huyssteen, the Branch Manager for the Gqeberha and Garden Route region, shares a dream moment with Shakira.

"I have witnessed the positive effect that hope, in all its facets, has had both physically and emotionally on children. Recently, a terribly ill little boy with a heart condition was so encouraged by his special toy car dream coming true. His doctor promised him that he could go to the FEM Dora Nginza Dream Room for his dream reveal if he could be weaned off the oxygen. This added to his determination! On the morning of his dream, our little man could function for a while without the help of oxygen. Both he and his mom who had been keeping vigil at his bedside, were so overcome with joy at seeing the toy cars that they were consoling each other in an unbelievably beautiful and emotional moment" - Michelle Van Huyssteen

Pictured below: Netcare 911 salutes ‘superhero’ bone marrow donor

Projects: We would love you to find out more and get involved in our current projects and campaigns. Your support will make a difference in the life of a child life-threatening illness.

To find out more follow us on Facebook or go to our website: www.reachforadream.org.za

Our physical addresses and contact numbers are :

13 Tecoma St, Berea 043 735 1823