Reach For A Dream Foundation has aimed to to bring hope to children facing life-threatening illnesses by making their dreams come true. Fourteen-year-old Daniel Botha from Bryanston has had his dream of meeting his sporting hero, Springbok Captain, Siya Kolisi, fulfilled by the foundation.
Botha is a teenager living with bone cancer, who spends his time watching sports and researching his favourite animals. For his dream day, Botha and his family were treated to tickets to watch the Springboks take on England at Ellis Park Stadium, says the foundation.
Over lunch at Panarottis, Botha was excited to watch the game live. A Reach For A Dream fieldworker finally revealed that his dream of meeting Siya Kolisi was about to come true, adds the foundation.
"Daniel is an incredible young boy with a big personality and an even bigger love for his parents and the Springboks. Despite recently being involved in an accident and attending his dream day on crutches, he was determined not to miss this once-in-a-lifetime experience. We're proud to have made his dream come true," says Silindile Tsotetsi, Gauteng Regional Manager at Reach For A Dream.
"While there are many things I can buy for my son, this was one moment I couldn't. Watching him live out his dream and create memories that will last a lifetime was truly priceless," adds Botha's mother, Stefanie Botha.
His dream day aimed to serve as a beautiful reminder of why dreams matter. It aimed to reignite his hope and bring joy to him and his family. His dream is one of the seven dreams Reach For A Dream fulfils each day, concludes the foundation.
For more information, visit www.reachforadream.org.za. You can also follow Reach For A Dream on Facebook, LinkedIn, X, or on Instagram.
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