By Melissa Williams-Platt | Co-Founder and Trustee
A few months ago we bought our Footprints 4 Sam drivers new uniforms. The reason I am bringing it up now is because each time I see the drivers they just seem so proud of the work they do and they love wearing their Footprints 4 Sam Gear! We also love seeing them in uniform as their Sam work gear is truly a mark of the pride and dignity they both take each day into work.
Being a Footprints 4 Sam driver is not just about being a driver it is also about being emotionally present and supportive of all the families and patients we serve. Our drivers are more like chauffeurs and family members of the patients as they treat each child and parent with absolute compassion, kindness and love. This is not an easy job for them as they get to know and work with some amazing children and families and because of the chronic disease trajectory of many of our beneficiaries, they also have to mourn many of their young charges who pass away. Can you just imagine how draining this must be? (But also so fulfilling!)
So I would like to dedicate this report to Humbert (aka Humbie to all the children) and Sonwabo who each day despite the challenges they face are mindfully present and kind to all our beneficiary families treating them all like the VIP passengers they really are!
Since project inception in June 2018 our drivers have transported over 7500 passengers with genuine care and kindness and jointly the vehicles have travelled 219 888 kilometres. Humbert our Driver Supervisor has been with us from the start in 2018 and his daily mantra that: "This is not a job but a passion" - is so inspiring to hear!
Please take a moment to think of these brave men and thank you for all your support and donations which ensure that we are able to give them a career that not only gives them an amazing job, but also work that brings passion and purpose to everything they do. As I mentioned, this is truly not an easy job to do but they are both able to take on the challenge with patience, grace and a huge smile!
I hope you enjoy the pictures of the drivers and our young beneficiaries and their families.
Warmest wishes and a huge hug of thanks,
Melissa
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