WATCH: 10-year-old Isabella's dream of meeting Springboks comes true with Reach for a Dream
Isabella got the chance to watch the game with her family, walk out onto the field holding Springboks captain Siya Kolisi's hand and join the team to sing the national anthem.
Lester Kiewit speaks to Lwanele Mpeta of Reach for a Dream.
Cancer warrior Isabella (10) from East London has always dreamed of meeting the Springboks.
Her dream came true when the Bokke played and emerged victorious against Argentina in Mbombela on Saturday, 28 September.
In a moment captured by Reach for a Dream and posted to social media, Isabella was surprised with a gift box.
In the box was a letter inviting Isabella to experience her dream of not only meeting the Springboks, she also got an invite to watch the game with her family, walk out and sing South Africa's national anthem while holding the team's captain, Siya Kolisi's hand.
The invitation moved Isabella to tears.
Ahead of the game, Kolisi also shared a message to Isabella saying he and the team are excited to meet her...
"I'm so excited to meet you and hold your hand and run out with you on Saturday. I know it's been your dream to meet the Springboks and we're excited to meet you. So, hopefully, we can make you proud and celebrate with you on your special day and win the trophy... and I also just wanted to let you know that you don't have to be nervous, I'm also nervous all the time before I play."
The moment wasn't just about Isabella meeting her heroes and a chance for her to create a rugby memory, which is something that has always been a 'great source of strength' in her life, it’s a testament to her incredible courage, showing us all that even in life’s toughest moments, hope can make dreams come true.
Watch the moment below:
Mpeta explains what it means for children battling a life-threatening illness to have their dreams come true...
"It really just changes everything, even the doctors attest that it makes the children feel better, it boosts their morale and they have a drive to continue fighting, they feel they can beat this illness and it's all because of this hope that's ignited in them... it's like a fire that's ignited in them that says anything is possible and it will get better."
- Lwanele Mpeta - Reach for a Dream
Reach For A Dream fulfils six dreams a day, 365 days a year for the past 36 years.
Together, let’s keep the flame of hope alive and ensure that every child can experience the joy of their dreams.
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