Reach for a Dream Foundation commemorated its 38th birthday on July 7 at the Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital, reflecting on its journey of making dreams come true for children facing life-threatening illnesses.

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The foundation hosted a party to mark its special legacy of bringing joy to children and their families during their medical journeys. Patients and parents were entertained by magic tricks from Laughter Heroes, Uncle Black Jack, Themba Mathabela, and Siya Makhubu.

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Dr Nkuli Boikhutso, CEO of the hospital, shared her experience with the organisation. “This day is important for me because, in 1997, I was a recipient of a dream from Reach for a Dream. I was more than a cancer patient; they gave me a new perspective of life. My dream come true, gave me hope, and today, I’m the CEO of a children’s hospital.”

Since inception, Reach for a Dream has made over 30 000 dreams come true, ranging from meeting personal heroes to owning something a child has always dreamed of.

Julia Sotirianakos, Reach for a Dream CEO, noted: “We are almost four decades old. We couldn’t have done it without the love and support of all our hospitals, staff, and volunteers across the country. We do this because of our beautiful children, and, every day, we are reminded of our purpose.”

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