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Slipper Day 2024 – Do It for the Dreamers

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Julia Sotirianakos, CEO of Reach For A Dream, joins Samm Marshall to talk about Slipper Day 2024 and the power of dreams in the lives of children with life-threatening illnesses. With every R20 sticker sold, South Africans help fulfil a child’s dream—from meeting their hero to experiencing a dream destination. Julia shares moving stories, the campaign’s growth over the years, and how you can get involved. This year, wear your slippers and do it for the dreamers—because every dream matters.
29 Apr English South Africa Business · Non-Profit

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