Help Heal Children in Hospital - Laughter Heroes

by Reach For A Dream Foundation
Help Heal Children in Hospital - Laughter Heroes
Help Heal Children in Hospital - Laughter Heroes
Help Heal Children in Hospital - Laughter Heroes
Help Heal Children in Hospital - Laughter Heroes
Help Heal Children in Hospital - Laughter Heroes
Help Heal Children in Hospital - Laughter Heroes
Help Heal Children in Hospital - Laughter Heroes
Help Heal Children in Hospital - Laughter Heroes
Help Heal Children in Hospital - Laughter Heroes
Help Heal Children in Hospital - Laughter Heroes
Help Heal Children in Hospital - Laughter Heroes
Help Heal Children in Hospital - Laughter Heroes
Help Heal Children in Hospital - Laughter Heroes
Help Heal Children in Hospital - Laughter Heroes
Help Heal Children in Hospital - Laughter Heroes
Help Heal Children in Hospital - Laughter Heroes
Help Heal Children in Hospital - Laughter Heroes
Help Heal Children in Hospital - Laughter Heroes
Help Heal Children in Hospital - Laughter Heroes
Help Heal Children in Hospital - Laughter Heroes
Help Heal Children in Hospital - Laughter Heroes
Help Heal Children in Hospital - Laughter Heroes
Help Heal Children in Hospital - Laughter Heroes
Help Heal Children in Hospital - Laughter Heroes
Help Heal Children in Hospital - Laughter Heroes
Help Heal Children in Hospital - Laughter Heroes
Help Heal Children in Hospital - Laughter Heroes
Help Heal Children in Hospital - Laughter Heroes
Help Heal Children in Hospital - Laughter Heroes
Help Heal Children in Hospital - Laughter Heroes

Project Report | Sep 30, 2026
Reach For A Dream Laughter Heroes Project

By Heidi Rowley | Head of Fundraising

Through the support of this campaign, Reach For A Dream’s Laughter Heroes has brough moments of play, connection and a little bit of normalcy into the lives of not only our dreamers, but their families and medical personnel too. Sharing a laugh or joining in a playful activity offers a welcome break and distraction from the worries of hospital life for children facing life-threatening illnesses. Parents and caregivers have also had the chance to share a happy moment with their child, creating a precious memory during a difficult time of unfamiliar routine and treatments. These moments of connection help lift spirits and support the emotional well-being of children and their families whilst in hospital.

Feedback from families reinforces why this programme matters. 95% of parents said their children were happier after interacting with a Laughter Hero. It is a powerful reminder that emotional support is an essential part of caring for our draemers and it is you, our supporters who help make these visits possible.

Your generosity enables us to continue bringing laughter and companionship into hospital wards, reaching children where they need encouragement most. Every contribution helps create opportunities for a child to play, a family to share a smile and a difficult day to hold something joyful. Thank you for helping us keep hope and the wonder of childhood alive for our dreamers.

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Reach For A Dream Foundation

Location: Johannesburg - South Africa
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Project Leader:
Julia Sotirianakos
Johannesburg , South Africa
$2,228 raised of $5,000 goal
 
55 donations
$2,772 to go
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