Testimonials

“On the way home from school, my 6 year old answered “fine” in a bored voice when I asked how school was…then a few moments later, “actually it was FANTASTIC!” And told me all about your talk! Thanks for all you do Greg…very wide ripples ??” Nicola Milne ( mom at WPPS) 5 Sept 2017 […]

Many many years ago we were in the same class at nursery school. Most of the kids names I can no longer remember, but I’ve always remembered you Greg. I loved those years at Kildare and believe they nurtured and moulded me, but am sorry school was tough thereafter for you.  It’s inexcusable that children

From: Rykie Smit Date: Monday, 04 September 2017 at 8:46 AM To: greg@thelittleoptimist.org Subject: Signed copy of “the little optimist” Dear Greg I would like to sincerely thank you for the copy that you sent our school of your “the little optimist”. Bukho Ndiki delivered it to me. It has a lovely positive message and when I have assembly

From: “Lisa Fainstein” Date: 23 August 2017 at 2:34:41 PM SAST To: The Little Optimist Subject: Herzlia Middle School Talk Hi Greg On Monday 7 August, Greg Bertish delivered a phenomenal and inspirational talk to pupils, staff and parents of Herzlia Middle School. Greg shared his personal story as well as his role in helping children

Soon the Little Optimist will be sending them a whole bunch of Afrikaans and Xhosa books as well!

2 August 2016 The kids, parents and teachers packed the hall to hear about how little people can do big things and how being fine is actually fantastic! Close on 400 grade 7 to 9 students laughed and sighed as the story of survival and doing good unfolded. The response was amazing afterwards with kids,

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The painting of the facade of the Red Cross Children’s Hospital is complete! Take a look at the behind the scenes footage of what went into this project and how the public came together to make this happen. https://www.facebook.com/childrenshospitaltrust/videos/1439685986087463/ A huge thanks to Trust Ambassador Greg Bertish and all the sponsors that came on board,

From: Belinda Traverso Sent: Wednesday To: greg@truebluetravel.co.za Subject: Inspirational! “Hey Greg I just wanted to say that I loved you talk yesterday! It was really inspirational. I didn’t realise that you had been through your heart surgery twice – very traumatic. Anyhow, amazing stuff you’re doing – you must be so proud….. Cheers, B”