Reach For A Dream has announced the return of Slipper Day on Friday, 30 May, inviting South Africans to 'Do It For The Dreamers' by purchasing a R20 sticker, wearing their slippers and helping to fulfil the dreams of children facing life-threatening illnesses. Reach For A Dream says it's a simple yet powerful way to bring hope and joy to those who need it most.
For the past 36 years, Reach For A Dream says it has been fulfilling dreams for children with illnesses such as cancer, heart conditions and organ failure. Each day, Reach For A Dream brings more than six dreams to life, whether it's meeting their role model, receiving something they've always dreamed of, or experiencing the joy of their dream destination for the first time.
The organisation says these moments offer relief, inspiration and the courage to keep dreaming.
Since its launch in 2011, Slipper Day has united the nation in support of these children, growing into one of South Africa's most anticipated fundraising campaigns. This year, the organisation says it is doing it for the dreamers, because every sticker sold helps bring joy to a child in need.
How You Can Get Involved
By purchasing a sticker for just R20, Reach For A Dream says that you can bring comfort and joy to a child facing a difficult journey. Every dream offers a child facing a life-threatening illness a break from treatment and a reason to keep hoping for a brighter tomorrow.
"Slipper Day is South Africa's cosiest fundraiser, and this year, we're doing it for the dreamers. Something as simple as buying a Slipper Day sticker and wearing slippers becomes a powerful symbol of hope, comfort and the belief that every child deserves to dream. Let's come together and show these children that they are not alone on their journey," says Julia Sotirianakos, CEO of Reach For A Dream.
Over the years, schools and companies across South Africa have embraced Slipper Day, trading their everyday shoes for slippers in honour of children who spend their days in hospital. This year, Reach For A Dream says it is calling on even more schools, businesses and communities to do it for the dreamers, because every dream fulfilled brings light to a child's toughest days.
Where to Get Your Slipper Day Stickers
Slipper Day stickers will be available from Monday, 14 April to Friday, 30 May at Wimpy, Dischem Pharmacies, Baby City, Pick n Pay, Toys R Us, Babies R Us, Krispy Kreme, Hush Puppies and The Crazy Store. For online shoppers, stickers and themed slippers and socks can be purchased directly from the Reach For A Dream website. Virtual stickers are also available via the Zapper app, says the organisation.
The organisation says bulk sticker orders for schools and corporates will be delivered by The Courier Guy, who is delivering for the dreamers.
Reach For A Dream concludes that individuals wearing a sticker and slippers on Friday, 30 May, can redeem a free Famous Coffee (or hot chocolate for kids under 12) at Wimpy. This Slipper Day, do it for the dreamers, because every dream matters.
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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