How sailing helps navigate life
Published on March 26th, 2019 by Lea Maxwell, thriveglobal.com When I signed up for sailing school at the age of 43, I had never been on a sailboat. I agreed to do it because the boy I was dating wanted me to. Typical. But I secretly dreaded it. It isn’t that I don’t...
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A Man With Heart | The Greg Bertish Story
Greg Bertish is well-known for his passion and determination to help and support children who are experiencing tough times in hospital by bringing a little cheer back into their lives. His story is an inspiring one. The latest issue of Sail + Leisure magazine features...
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Thanks for the difference you are making!
Hi Greg You did a talk at my daughter’s school yesterday and she couldn’t stop talking about it yesterday afternoon! Thanks for the difference you are making! Irene Van Schalkwyk
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Book Review
Thank you very much for the delivery! Got it, read it, love it!
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Thank you letter and double page feature in the ROGZ News May 2019
YOUR EGGS & THEIR MEDALS!
YOUR EGGS & THEIR MEDALS! Harfield Harriers Running Club and the Little Optimist Trust will be awarding the kids at Maitland Cottage Hospital with Medals, Easter eggs and books on 17th of April 2019. These kids need SMILES for MILES and MEDALS for bravery!...
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Bertish inspires little sailors – People’s Post
A special group of children experienced the joy of sailing, learned a few life lessons, and got a dose of inspriation at the Zeekoevlei Yacht Club on Saturday 6 April. People's Post Article.
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Saving lives, changing lives, creating futures
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Our rescue crew are all unpaid volunteers who, at a moment’s notice, will leave their families or their workplace to head out to assist a stranger.
Making Waves by Anna Trapido
Having survived multiple heart surgeries, Cape Town-based surfer Greg Bertish was inspired to spread the power of positive thinking among SA’s youth through his organisation, The Little Optimist.
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Some words of gratitude – making a difference
"I spoke to Gabe’s school teacher the following day and apparently your talk was absolutely amazing and Mrs Lock could not stop gushing about how inspirational and phenomenal the experience was." "Blessings to you and don’t stop what you are doing….you are touching...
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The Little Optimist heads to PE to inject us with hope and positivity.
Read article here Greg Bertish will be at the PE Deep Sea Angling Club on Wednesday evening 6th March to share his incredible story of overcoming obstacles at all odds. The evening is about his inspirational documentary “Optimist”. He will no doubt be informing us of...
read moreEast Coast Movie Tour – Wavescape
https://www.wavescape.co.za/surf-news/breaking-news/summer-time.htmlhttps://www.wavescape.co.za/surf-news/breaking-news/summer-time.html Bertish and the NSRI will visit Plett, PE, Port Alfred, J Bay and St Francis where they will hold movie nights, presentations, give aways and auctions. Bertish will screen his 50 minute...
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THE LITTLE OPTIMISTS EAST COAST FUNDRAISER TOUR
All proceeds to NSRI and The Little optimist Trust The Little Optimist will be traveling up the East Coast spreading Love, Joy and Hope and raising funds for NSRI and The Little Optimist Trust. The tour begins in Plett on the 5th March , PE 6th, Port Alfred 7th,...
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A Man With Heart | Sail & Leisure
Article by Sail and Leisure. A Man With Heart | The Greg Bertish Story Greg Bertish is well-known for his passion and determination to help and support children who are experiencing tough times in hospital by bringing a little cheer back into their lives. His story is...
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GOR and Boat Show Feature | Sail and Leisure
New Mom Gets Sports Star Surprise At Groote Schuur Hospital | EWN Reports
Article by EWN. Springbok captain Siya Kolisi, Stormers player Scarra Ntubeni, comedian Siv Ngesi and surfer Greg Bertish paid a visit to moms and their bundles of joy at Groote Schuur's neonatal unit. CAPE TOWN - New mothers at Groote Schuur Hospital were given a...
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Local paddlers do their bit for children in need this Christmas | The South African
Check out the article published by The South African on our Paddle 4 Presents event! Article by: The South African. All on board for a charitable Christmas. Christmas will be coming a little early for the young patients at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s...
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Zeekoevlei Training Day | November 2018
The training day at Zeekoevlei was an eye-opener. First, all the children from "Reach for a Dream" arrived, their faces lite up with excitement, joy, anticipation and curiosity that could not be contained. Although they couldn't speak English that was no...
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Paddle 4 Presents | 30 November 2018
Paddle 4 Presents is a fun way for one to give back/help a charity and donate a Fluffy Toy to a sick or needy child at Red Cross Childrens Hospital. On the 30 November, people both young and old arrived to celebrate this annual event (now in its 6th year) with their...
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Colouring In Competition | Kids Corner
Colouring in is a form of expression. And is so important for kids to learn the art of colour (see what we did there), from such a young age. It promotes creativity which is vital in the development and of course, it's a FUN activity to do! As we love enriching loves...
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Paddle For Presents | Argus Newspaper Article – 3/12/18
A very successful event was had. For more info and pics of the event, follow us on Facebook.
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School Talk At Rondebosch Boys Primary School
Dear Greg A big thank you for speaking to our boys on Tuesday. I thought that your presentation was excellent and your message is one that we can all reflect on and take to heart. I have received so much positive feedback from boys and staff. Cara, thank you too for...
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