CASE STUDY
Founded 36 years ago , The Reach For A Dream Foundation is committed to bringing dreams to life for children with life-threatening illnesses . By fulfilling six dreams daily , it provides these young dreamers with hope and a reason to look forward to tomorrow . Each dream experience is designed to build courage and offer joy , reminding children and their families that anything is possible .
Throughout the year , Reach For A Dream hosts several signature events to raise funds and awareness . These include Slipper Day , a playful event on the last Friday of May where participants , from schoolchildren to corporate executives , don slippers to support our cause . The annual golf days and participation in the 947 Cycle Challenge with Dream Riders team are pivotal in uniting communities to help fulfil children ’ s dreams . benefit the foundation directly and donations are eligible for tax certificates .
Reach For A Dream core operations involve identifying eligible children through collaborations with families , hospitals , and social workers . The foundation coordinates logistics and resources to realise these dreams , which range from trips and celebrity meetings to other unique experiences .
This is achieved with the support of sponsors and through organising events , campaigns , and partnerships that raise the necessary funds for dream fulfilment . These efforts are central to providing hope and joy to the children and their families .
Legacy systems and pain points
There are numerous ways to support the mission , from volunteering and engaging in corporate social investment projects to donating Voyager Miles or making a monthly contribution . Supporters can also link their My School My Village My Planet cards to
The Reach for a Dream Foundation previously used an on-premises financial system hosted on a server which made remote access challenging . Upgrades were painful as system downtime had to be scheduled until the upgrade was completed . With poor integration
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REACH FOR A DREAM FOCUSES ON FULFILLING
THE DREAMS OF CHILDREN BETWEEN 3 AND 18YRS , DIAGNOSED WITH LIFE-
THREATENING ILLNESSES .
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