Kevin was So stoked to hook up and hang out with Greg Bertish and the Little Optimist. He too learned to sail in an Optimist, so they chatted about these amazing little boats and all they had learned while sailing them as kids. Kevin was so happy to receive a signed copy of the Little […]
First reviews coming in from Hawaii and the Waimea Ocean Film Festival, The Little Optimist is touching hearts and inspiring people. Nice work Robert Whitehead and a big shout out to Derek Stuart for representing the Little Optimist in Hawaii. The Little Optimistic is touching hearts and inspiring people
Feedback From Hawaii! @ the Waimea Ocean Festival 3/01/18 Read More »
The CEO of the Children’s Hospital Trust; Louise Driver accepted 220 Extra Little Optimist books last week! “Christmas is not so much about opening presents. but about opening hearts” Merry Christmas Children!! X
Children’s Hospital Trust accepts 220 Extra books 18/12/17 Read More »
Thank you everyone! We are proud and honored to have assisted in the fundraising for the new ICU and the painting of the Hospital! It was a great honor to be able to have achieved this. A big thank you to the Children Hospital Trust, Cancer Doj, Vertical Logic Rope Access, Kansai-Plascon, Warwick Financial Maturity
The Little Optimist and his helpers hand out books to the children in Imizamo and Yethu. 120 Children received a book, for most of them it was their first book or their first book in their native tongue Xhosa. This allowing the children to build on their own hopes and dreams. This trip for the
The Little Optimist and his helpers! in Imizamo and Yethu 09/12/17 Read More »
The Little Optimist at the Volvo ocean race. ‘Too small. too slow and too square to be a real sailing boat, this is what the bigger sailing boats tell the Little Optimist. Yet this Little Optimist has a huge heart! ”
A video of the Little Optimist @ the Volvo Ocean Race Read More »
HI Greg, I wanted to send a huge thank you once again for taking the time to visit us this week. Our children were so thrilled and I had lots of very positive feedback from the parents. As promised, I will do what I can to encourage our parents as well as others through our
Growing Minds Learning & Therapy Center 07/12/17 Read More »
Hi Greg Thank you for signing the book I bought from you yesterday. I have attached a picture of Ryan with his book. Today has been his best day since he was admitted! He has had less pain and sat in the chair to eat. Your message and story rang all his bells and he has turned the corner!
Sharing your voice 07/12/17 Read More »
The little Optimist , Greg Bertish and Karen Slater of Sailing SA visit Springfield Junior school. It’s all about finding and following your passion. This week it was about introducing the kids to sailing and teaching them that little people can do big things if they follow their heart, their passion and dreams. So much
Springfield Junior School Talk 24/11/17 Read More »
PADDLE 4 PRESENTS got the day off to a nice start collecting a big pile of presents for charity. If you missed the opportunity to brighten up a less fortunate child’s Christmas you can support The Little Optimist Trust by going to www.thelittleoptimist.org and buy a kids inspirational book by Greg Bertish… you’ll feel all the better for
4th November- Paddle 4 Presents – Were You There? Read More »
