Kids are so impressionable, which is why it’s important for them to learn to be kind. We inspire the un-inspired and we give hope where it is needed. Everyone, child and adult, benefits from our inspirational talks and what better way than from a real live Optimist, Greg Bertish. We visited Westcott Primary School this week …
We had an incredible time in Durbs last week, visiting Anisha and learning more about her condition. We managed to raise R6000 for her so far and we plan on doing an online auction soon to get her another R10 000+ as she needs a total of R35 000 for all her mediation and physio …
We hosted a “drive-in” movie and pizza night at Maitland Childrens Orthopaedic Hospital this past Tuesday evening and what a great turnout and success the event was. It was tears of happiness and joy all around, whilst the kids enjoyed a fun-filled evening of watching The Optimist, a documentary about a little boat who does …
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“Thanks Greg for sharing your story and dream with us at marine. My daughter Zoe and I loved hearing your story and it is truly amazing. Thank you and keep doing what your doing “ Love Virginia and Zoe
This Friday evening, 27th July, join Greg Bertish in raising funds for Anisha at the DSB Hall, Calendula Avenue, Craigieburn from 6pm. There will be a special viewing of the Movie, Optimist, an inspirational talk and items for auction. If you’re able to assist in any way possible, please contact Greg: greg@thelittleoptimist.org | Office: 021 834 …
The Little Optimist is a busy fella, “painting the town red” with beautiful murals for TheKidz space at the Wynberg Maintenance Court this Mandela Day. We couldn’t be more happy to know that there’s a shining hope for these kids and we also hope they’re able to draw a little inspiration from these murals and the …
[WATCH] Maitland Cottage Hospital Make-Over
Anisha’s Story Anisha is a 15-year-old girl from Craigieburn in Umkomaas, who, four years ago, was struck down with the auto-immune disease called Systemic Lupus. This is a very serious disease which can affect many organs in the body. Anisha was particularly badly affected in that she lost the ability to walk, her eyesight is …
