Dreams do come true

Smelokuhle Zwane from Vryheid is much like any other five-year-old boy with dreams.

Except, diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, his may not all become a reality.

But thanks to the Reach for a Dream Foundation and Simbithi Eco-Estate Smelokuhle had his wish granted: to have a chess set of his own.

Dream co-ordinator Nicole Kitchen and Simbithi general manager Steve van Greunen went one step further, giving Smelokuhle the chance to play a game on the giant chess board at Simbith’s Heron Community Centre.

Van Greunen also arranged for Smelokuhle and his parents to play a round of adventure golf and enjoy a picnic at the estate.

Reach For a Dream assessed Smelokuhle in May.

He was diagnosed in November last year.

Van Greunen said he was honoured to have played a part.

“Smelokuhle and his family had a wonderful day at the estate and it was a privilege to host them. In fact Smelokuhle said he wanted to visit Simbithi every time he is down in Durban for treatment.”

Kitchen said that never in her life had she met a five-year old who could play chess, let alone love it as much as Smelokuhle did. Reach For a Dream would like to thank Simbithi Estate for their warm welcome, and willingness to help make Smelokuhle’s dream come true. We look forward to working with them again in the future to make many more dreams come true,” said Kitchen.