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19 May, 2025

Doing it for the Dreamers

Once a year, South Africans ditch their heels, school shoes, and workwear for something far more meaningful — their favourite pair of slippers.

But Slipper Day, taking place on 30 May, is about more than just cosy footwear. It’s a day dedicated to hope, courage, and the dreams of children fighting life-threatening illnesses.

At City Property, we’re proud to walk this journey alongside the Reach for a Dream Foundation, an organisation that brings joy and hope to young fighters by turning their biggest dreams into reality.  Because when a child dares to dream, even in the face of unimaginable challenges, something powerful happens — entire communities are uplifted by their courage.

More than just slippers

The slippers may be symbolic, but the message is profound.  Many of these children spend their days in slippers — not by choice, but because of long hospital stays, painful treatments, and physical limitations.  So, when we put on our slippers for a day, we walk in solidarity with them.

But more importantly, we act.  Every Slipper Day sticker purchased goes directly towards helping Reach for a Dream< continue their incredible work.  Every sticker becomes a promise — a promise that their dreams matter.

Our commitment to the Dreamers

As part of our CityCare social responsibility programme, we’ve partnered with Reach for a Dream to make a difference where it matters most — in the lives of young dreamers.  This year alone, we’ve committed to making 33 dreams come true. Here’s a glimpse of what we’ve achieved so far:

  • Three individual dreams, including:
    • A musical instrument for a partially blind child with a love for music.
    • A Barbie Dreamhouse for a little girl who can’t walk.
    • A PlayStation for a child living with congenital heart disease.
  • Three room makeovers to create healing, happy spaces for children.
  • A courage session, where 10 children enjoyed a fun-filled escape room adventure.
  • A hope project, where 15 children created mood boards filled with their dreams and future goals.
  • A laughter session that brought smiles to the faces of 20 hospitalised children.

Each dream, each moment, is a reminder that they are not alone — and that their dreams, no matter how big or small, are valid.

A personal reflection

For Bianca Rademeyer, a passionate member of the CityCare team, the experience was nothing short of life-changing.  After attending a mood board art session, she took something home that was more than just a memory.

“The programme is designed to motivate the children, but instead, the mood board — which now has a special place in my office — motivates me.  When I face a tough day, I think of how much harder they’re fighting. It inspires me to appreciate the little things and reminds me how much we have to be thankful for.” – Bianca Rademeyer

Walk with us

This Slipper Day, we’re asking you to join us.  Buy your Slipper Day sticker for just R20 and wear your slippers proudly on Friday, 30 May.  Let’s walk together in support of young warriors who dream big, even in the toughest of times.

Together, we can help make dreams come true.  Together, we can give them a reason to keep dreaming.

Get your sticker today at any Pick n Pay, Dis-Chem, Wimpy, Crazy Store and may other retailers or online at reachforadream.org.za.

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