Reach For A Dream makes Kempton Park teen’s luxury car dream come true
For 14-year-old Mosa Mahlatji, battling end-stage kidney failure, a thrilling day of Porsche, Lamborghini and Bentley rides — and a surprise PlayStation 5 — turned his dream into reality, thanks to Reach For A Dream.
For over 37 years, Reach For A Dream has fulfilled the dreams of children facing life-threatening illnesses.
From experiencing something for the first time to meeting a personal hero or receiving a long-desired gift, these dreams give children hope and belief in a brighter tomorrow.
Recently, the foundation made 14-year-old Mosa Mahlatji’s thrilling dream come true.
The car enthusiast from Kempton Park, who is battling end-stage kidney failure, enjoys playing car games with his friends to keep busy.
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Mosa dreamed of owning a PlayStation 5 and visiting a luxury car club to ride in his favourite cars.
Thanks to the teams at Porsche, Lamborghini and Bentley, Mosa’s dream became a reality.
His day began with a ride around Johannesburg in a Porsche 911 GT3, during which he shared his knowledge of the car and his dream of building a small car.
The joyride continued with a stop at Lamborghini and concluded at a Bentley dealership, where his dream reached its peak.
After touring the showroom and admiring the luxury cars, Mosa was led to a Bentley Mulsanne.
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There, he unwrapped a box on the back seat to reveal his PlayStation 5. Overwhelmed with excitement, he giggled with delight and thanked Reach For A Dream for making his day unforgettable.
“Mosa’s passion for luxury sports cars came alive when he stepped into the Porsche, Lamborghini and Bentley showrooms,” said Boitumelo Kumalo, a Reach For A Dream Johannesburg team leader.
“Every dream starts with believing, and through this experience, Mosa saw his future in motion. We thank the teams for helping us make this possible; it’s a reminder of why dreams matter.”
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Mosa’s dream is one of many made possible through the foundation’s fundraising initiatives, including the Dream Raffle.
By buying a R200 ticket, supporters could win a new Jetour X70, while helping make more dreams come true for children facing life-threatening illnesses.
Limited tickets are available at www.dreamraffle.co.za
