Somizi Mhlongo and Reach For A Dream visited Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital
Dream Club’s latest project aims to bring joy, hope, and support to children battling life-threatening illnesses.
In commemoration of International Childhood Cancer Day, the Reach For A Dream Foundation and media personality Somizi Mhlongo joined the foundation to launch Dream Club on February 15.
Mhlongo distributed Dream Club kits, participated in an in-hospital art class, and shared heartfelt words of encouragement, bringing smiles to young cancer patients at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital.
Dream Club’s latest project aims to bring joy, hope, and vital support to children courageously battling life-threatening illnesses, particularly cancer.
Reach For A Dream invites children on similar treatment journeys to join Dream Club and participate in age-appropriate outings and in-hospital activities throughout the year.
CEO of Reach For A Dream Foundation, Julia Sotirianakos, explained the significance of launching Dream Club on International Childhood Cancer Day. “This day serves as a global platform to raise awareness about childhood cancer and its profound impact on children and their families. By introducing Dream Club on this occasion, we aim to highlight the urgent need for mental and emotional support for children and families affected by cancer, while emphasizing the transformative power of hope in their journey to recovery.”
Mhlongo highlighted that he witnessed the transformative power of hope in the lives of children battling cancer.
“Hope nurtures their spirits, fuels their resilience, and gives them the strength to overcome every hurdle. Infusing hope into their journey empowers these young fighters to believe that anything is possible.”
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