The Reach For A Dream Foundation

21/08/2026

Little Okwam is a ball of energy and lights up every room she walks into. The 3-year-old from Stutterheim loves everything purple educational games and Ms Rachel.

Her Dream Day at Gravity Indoor Trampoline Park East London was the best day of her life and made extra special with balloon decorations in her favourite colour. Grinning from ear to ear, she clutched on to as many balloons as her little hands could hold on to, all the way to where her dream was set up.

With adventure pumping through her little body, Okwam eagerly tore open the wrapped boxes revealing her dream Bubblegum tablet. Her voice was barely a whisper but her, “Thank you” was heard by everyone around her.

She celebrated her special day over lunch with her mother and filled with new possibilities, she ran across the adventure park, swinging, sliding, squealing with the joy her dream come true gave her.

Happy Dream Day, Okwam!

17/08/2026

From East London comes a calm Somila who enjoys life’s simple pleasures and her favourite snacks. The 12-year-old compassionate girl dreams of one day becoming a doctor so she can help other people.

She dreamed of owning a laptop to help her study, bringing her closer to her goal of becoming Dr Somila.

Her Dream Day was a relaxing poolside picnic at Garden Court with her mom. The pair enjoyed bonding over a painting activity, sharing smiles, her favourite snacks and shy glances at each other.

Somila’s day became extra special when she revealed her brand-new laptop. Her excitement quickly turned into shock, her mother celebrating the most special moment with her.

Following a delicious lunch, Somila dipped her feet into the pool and reflected on her dream come true.

Happy Dream Day, Somila!

13/08/2026

A shy and softspoken nine-year-old Noah from Cape Town had a unique dream that he knew would bring him incredible joy.

He is passionate about trucks and his biggest dream was to ride in one. The team at Baxline made this special dream a reality for our excited dreamer. Senior driver, Godie, took Noah under his wing and told him all about his time behind the big, great wheel.

As an added treat, Noah was the first ever person to take a ride in Baxline’s newest and most powerful FAW truck. His excitement peaked when he had the opportunity to drive an old-school, long-nose black truck, his joy palpable behind the wheel.

Noah’s magical dream day drew to an incredible close when he was surprised with a PlayStation 5 to celebrate his bravery.
Happy Dream Day, Noah!

Thank you to Baxline and Godie for making Noah’s dream day an unforgettable one.

03/08/2026

Annie is a warm and energetic 11-year-old from East London who loves to inspire people. Passionate about cooking and helping people, she dreams of becoming a teacher so she can inspire and help other children.

Walking in to on her Dream Day, an excited Annie was welcomed her with the ultimate VIP treatment and handed a special apron as they explained she would be the chef for the day.

With wonder in her eyes and a spring in her step, Annie cooked up a storm in the kitchen, making her very own burger and chips. The experience was filled with smiles, giggles and the pride of creating something with her hands.

After a job well done, Annie was handed a wrapped box by the chef and eagerly unwrapped her brand-new cellphone. Disbelief written all over her face, she couldn’t stop saying, “thank you” until tears of joy took over.

The family enjoyed a delicious lunch celebrating Annie’s bravery in the kitchen and her dream come true.

Happy Dream Day, Chef Annie!

27/07/2026

The sky is the limit for ambitious 11-year-old Slindokuhle from Bloemfontein. His biggest dream is to fly and Bloem Flying School helped us make this a reality.

On his Dream Day, Slindokuhle was already buzzing with excitement when Pilot Rowan revealed that he’s going on his first ever flight. The dream come true meant a lot of him and his joy was written on his face all afternoon.

After his unforgettable ride over Bloemfontein where he showed his bravery, Slindokuhle’s adventure continued. He was handed a wrapped box and revealed his dream PlayStation 5, his joyous energy contagious to all around him.

He celebrated his dream come true over lunch with his family, talking about memories that’ll last beyond the skies.

Happy Dream Day, Slindokuhle!

24/07/2026

This Slipper Day, Sasol made our School Competition even fuzzier by daring schools to Do it for the Dreamers.

Bringing together fun and purpose, schools across the country went head to head to sell the most stickers to help make dreams come true.

This year's winners are:
Grand Prize - SAHETI School
2nd Prize - Crawford Sandton (Preparatory and College)
3rd Prize - FHL Kids Pre-Primary School

A huge thank you to all learners, teachers and parents who helped make Slipper Day 2026 a success.

We're grateful to Sasol for Doing it for the Dreamers and sponsoring the prizes for our winning schools.

Every sticker sold helps makes dreams come to life and we can't wait to fulfil even more dreams.

22/07/2026

Reserved yet quietly confident, 18-year-old Indiphile from East London takes pride in who she is. She loves reading, looks up to her older sister, and dreams of becoming a surgeon one day.

Her Dream Day gave her the chance to experience several firsts. After arriving at Hemingways Mall with her sister, Indiphile chose the movie she wanted to watch before collecting her tickets. Waiting for her at the counter was a surprise she had always dreamed of: her very own cellphone. She carefully unwrapped her gift before heading off to enjoy her very first cinema experience.

After the movie, Indiphile and her sister enjoyed a meal together, ending a day filled with new experiences and unforgettable memories.

Every part of the experience reflected Indiphile's dream of owning a cellphone while allowing her to enjoy moments she had never experienced before.

Happy Dream Day, Indiphile. 💙

17/07/2026

Wearing a big smile on her Dream Day was nine-year old Semihle from Durban. She loves playing games and watching cartoons and would love to own a tablet so she can watch her favourites from anywhere. She’s naturally caring and dreams of one day being a nurse.

On her Dream Day, Semihle and her family arrived at Funtubbles at Gateway for an afternoon of fun games and excitement for the little girl. Playing to her heart’s content, Semihle didn't realise her dream was about to come true.

She was asked to close her eyes really tight and handed a wrapped box for her to open. When she realised it’s a tablet, her shock instantly turned into joy that lasted through the rest of the day. Semihle couldn’t wait to finish her Wimpy lunch so she could go home to watch cartoons on her dream tablet.

Happy Dream Day, Semihle!

13/07/2026

At the Springboks clash with England at Ellis Park Stadium, Daniel’s dream came true.

The 14-year-old from Bryanston is a big fan of rugby and dreamed of one day meeting the nation’s captain, Siya Kolisi .

What he thought was a day out to watch the rugby with his family became an afternoon of memories he’ll forever cherish. In front of thousands of fans, he was announced as a mascot and special member of the team. He stood beside his hero, belting out the national anthem and beaming with pride.

To sweeten his day, Daniel met the rest of the Springboks team who signed his jersey, celebrating their victory and his special dream come true.

Happy Dream Day, Daniel!

Thank you to Springboks for helping make Daniel's dream come true!

08/07/2026

Thank you B Moore Giftwrap Solutions for supporting us on our mission to make even more dreams come true!

Imagine if buying wrapping paper could help change a child's life.
We absolutely love supporting businesses that give back, and this is one of those initiatives worth sharing.

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