Captain Courage

Reach For A Dream believes that every child has the inherent courage to fight the challenges that being diagnosed with a life-threatening illness may bring. The Foundation’s national projects are aimed at motivating young dreamers to believe in their dreams and raising their confidence and self-esteem through group activities. Captain Courage is one of RFAD’s national initiatives. Captain Courage is an exclusive ‘boys only’ project filled with adventurous activities to reward these children for their bravery. Being diagnosed with a life-threatening illness can be a very challenging experience for a young boy. Spending long periods of time in hospital, on treatment and possibly away from their families and school friends can leave him feeling low and miserable. By taking part in courageous activities, our boys are given the chance to test their nerves and show off their fighting spirit. Every Captain Courage event is aimed at exposing the boys to a new environment but more importantly it’s an opportunity for them to have fun outside of hospital with other children who have similar experiences. At the end of the day, the boys’ acts of bravery are honored by getting a medal, to constantly remind them that they are a hero! The boys take part in events such as being a fireman for the day, going on a breakfast run, a hot air balloon trip or getting close to reptiles and wild animals! By taking part in courageous activities, the boys are given the chance to show their fighting spirit!

by Reach for a Dream

Gauteng, South Africa Poverty Alleviation Health Care

Project activity

Funded to date:

R 63,840

Funding goal: R 63,840

NGO: Reach for a Dream

Start: 10th January 2018

End: 31st January 2019

Field agent: Chloe Mpinga
chloe@reachforadream.org.za