Footprints 4 Sam Super Sam Hero Vehicle Project

Here we are in 2024!!  This time of year is always filled with hope and the promise of all sorts of exciting new beginnings and opportunities, and certainly that is what we are trusting for at The Footprints 4 Sam Trust.

I am going to be giving my age away but wow I remember clearly where I was in the year 2000 when everyone was paranoid about what would happen to the world's computers and associated technology as the clocks ticked over!  Well here we are 24 years later and the world we find ourselves in is indeed pretty challenging to say the least with all the wars across the world and the devastating poverty compounded by economic and psycho-social challenges experienced so much more heartbreakingly by the most vulnerable amongst us!

So much so that being on our end of South Africa feels like a privileged place to be and with donors such as yourselves we know that our journey through 2024 will be a good one!  Because of all of you  the wheels on our two “Sam Se Bussies” will keep on turning.  Two brightly coloured minibuses which each and every day continue to offer a journey of hope and joy for many of our young underprivileged patients, their parents and families.

Let’s put some numbers to the good news and the impact of your donations - As of the end of last year we had crossed the incredible milestone of having transported over 10 000 passengers (10 279) to be exact and over 5000 young patients, clocking over 300 000 kilometers to do so.  These numbers are truly something to celebrate along with the fact that you are changing lives every single day by supporting this key initiative.

Lastly, in case you missed our very heart-warming Annual Report that went out at the end of last year – please see the link below and be amazed at all that we have been able to achieve because of YOU!

https://www.footprints4sam.org/pdf/annual-reports/annual-report-2022-2023.pdf

Always remember that our dream is still to grow our reach across South Africa with additional Super Sam Hero Vehicles - SO if you believe in what we are doing let us know, reach out and let’s see how we can truly partner to continue growing this initiative and support more children.  More vehicles will ensure that more children will gain access to reliable transport to support their continuity of care as they face the rollercoaster of navigating a chronic or life limiting illness.  Their lives are at risk if they do not attend their follow up treatments and regular check-ups!

Yes 2024 is full of hope, and we know that it is already going to be a very good year! – Much of that hope and knowledge is in reach because of our supporters!!  So thank you – thank you – thank you!  Always know how appreciated and valued you are!

Wishing you an incredible 2024 – May it be kind, gentle and filled with good news!!  And may 2024 truly be a VERY VERY good year for us ALL!!