South Africans paddle to bring some Christmas cheer
Christmas will be a little more cheerful for the patients at the Red Cross Children’s Hospital after the annual Paddle 4 Presents event collected almost 300 toys that will be donated to…
Greg on the loose in Amsterdam!
Greg Bertish, founder and Ambassador of The Little Optimist Trust was honoured to receive the DAME Charity Award at the METS Trade Show in Amsterdam last week. The Trust is…
The Great Optimist Race PR exceeds R4.5 Million!
PR exceeds R4.5 million! The second edition of The Great Optimist Race had PR coverage to the value of R4 565 866, exceeding last year’s total by over R200 000.…
Dame Awards – That’s what we do!
THATS WHAT WE DO! Thank you @metstrade @raiamsterdam and @dameawards Thank you @twooceansmarine @ullman_sails @italtilesa You have helped us make a difference! And for that we are eternally grateful! #amsterdam #capetown #southafrica #thelittleoptimist @optimists_extreme…
Thank you from Reddam School
Once again – a huge thank you. It was amazing having you talk at our school. We are still looking at a way to get a donation towards your organisation…
Smooth sailing at the Optimist Sailing Academy
At The Little Optimist Trust we are passionate about sailing therapy and our presence at The Cape Town International Boat Show was another opportunity for us to bring kids down…
Paddle for Presents 28 November event
Come and join us on the 28 November!
The Great Optimist Race
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More on the Cape Town International Boat Show 2019
Pippa in conversation with Greg Bertish, a big wave surfer, a sailor, a lifesaver, and the founder of theLittle Optimist Trust and organiser of this race. Please listen below
‘Voice’ winner Craig Lucas to swop mike for Great Optimist Race boat
Cape Town – Voice SA season 2 winner Craig Lucas will swop his microphone for a boat when he sails an Optimist (children’s dinghy) in the Great Optimist Race at…
South African shark-attack survivor sails to victory
Shark-attack survivor Caleb Swanepoel showed disability is no match for determination when he claimed the Great Optimist Race winner title for the second year in a row at the V&A…
Disability not an impediment as Caleb Swanepoel wins Great Optimist boat race
Cape Town – Shark attack survivor Caleb Swanepoel showed disability is no match for determination when he claimed the Great Optimist Race winner title for the second year in a…
On the Yellow Couch: Josie Borain on competing in the Great Optimist Race
Joining Pippa on the yellow couch is Josie Borain, a woman who’s enjoyed success on both sides of the camera, initially as South Africa’s first international supermodel, then later as…
Bertish inspires little sailors
A special group of children experienced the joy of sailing, learned a few life lessons, and got a dose of inspiration at the Zeekoevlei Yacht Club on Saturday 6 April.…
Celebs to hit the high seas for local good causes
CapeTalk's Pippa Hudson is one of the celebrities taking part in this year's Great Optimist Race in Cape Town. Dozens of celebrities and medical survivors will be taking to the…
On the right tack by People’s Post
Youngsters took part in a sailing therapy day held at Zeekoevlei Yacht Club. Sailing experts were on hand to show them the ropes. Children who participated hailed from various homes…
South African kids shown the ropes at sailing therapy day
Children from a variety of Cape Town charity groups experienced the joy of sailing for the first time at the Zeekoe Vlei Yacht Club this weekend. Reach for a Dream,…
Thank you on behalf of St Joseph’s Home
We would like to express our sincere appreciation for the opportunity you have given to our St Joseph’s Home boys last Saturday. Your team skills and sense of humour have…
FREE movie night at The V&A Waterfront Amphitheatre
FREE movie night at The V&A Waterfront Amphitheatre Friday 04 OCTOBER 2019 18h30pm
Movie Night at The Aquarium
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Generation School Talk review
Dear Greg, Here is a small review/reference: Thankyou Greg for visiting our school and inspiring the children. The children were immediately captivated with your warmth and gentle way. Your passion…
Optimist Sailing SA team
Well done Optimist Sailing SA team keep up the good work! Well done Sean Kavanagh who came in 4th place – we are so proud. Follow the link toe todays…
Getting ready for The Great Optimist Race
We are getting ready and ship shape for #thegreatoptimistrace 2019. Huge prep and boat fixing and beautifying being done by our amazing experts @johnhishin @drumbeatphotography @capetownsportphotography Zeekoe Vlei Yacht ClubMassive thanks guys. …
Feedback on Cape Town DAS Conference
Dear Greg In the speed at which life passes us by, its fleeting moments that matter. Your presentation brought life in all its humility, strength, weakness and resilience and our…
Thank you for the books!
Thank you so much for the books! The children enjoyed the time spent with Greg and JP on Monday and we started distributing the other books to our reading clubs…
Story Telling
Storytelling is what we do .... thank you. Surfer and sailor, Greg Bertish wrote a children's book "The Little Optimist" about a little believer (a dinghy) with a big and…
PLEASE HELP US PUT A ROOF OVER THESE LITTLE KIDS’ HEADS
Kholeka Hanise is a passionate teacher and caregiver who started the Umthawelanga Educare in 2002 to educate and empower the children in her pocket of Mfuleni, Khayelitsha. The school has…
OHS Recovery and Surfing
Hi Greg,Just had OHS to stick in an artificial aortic valve…. I found your website and I love your attitude so I was wondering if you could give me some…
NSRI Movie night success
The NSRI base in Kommetjie hosted the Little Optimist for a fantastic movie night and fundraiser on Aug 1st 2019. The community came out in full force to see the…
The Little Optimist Trust Colouring competition – Daniel Bekker
Good Morning Cara I trust that this mail finds you well. My son Daniel Bekker is completely blown away by Greg's story (he visited Kendridge earlier this week) my son…
Grateful for HIIT donation
Dear Little Optimist Team Anisha and her family are overwhelmed by the generosity of the HIIT fitness gym team. They send their grateful thanks. This is a fantastic donation and…
Langebaan Primary School – book review
As I read this beautiful illustrated book I had goosebumps as I followed the journey and challenges of the little Optimist. Our children will be enthralled by this creative book…
Thank you – Topolino Pre Primary School
23 July 2019 Dear Greg On behalf of Topolino Pre-Primary at Pikkieland I would like to extend a special word of thanks for the book you so kindly donated to…
‘Inspire week’ – find out more
A BIG thank you to HIIT Fitness for joining forces with The Little Optimist Trust for their birthday month. Why don’t you challenge your company or suppliers to do something…
Little Optimist receives international charity award
Dutch exhibition group METSTRADE has chosen Cape Town charity campaigner Greg Bertish and his team at the Little Optimist Trust as the 2019 recipient of the DAME global charity award.…
How sailing helps navigate life
Published on March 26th, 2019 by Lea Maxwell, thriveglobal.comWhen I signed up for sailing school at the age of 43, I had never been on a sailboat. I agreed to do…
Running to deliver the Easter Eggs!
“Little Dewayne Pieters’s face lit up as the shinny medal was placed around his neck.” The Harfield Harriers runners and the little Optimist team visited the Maitland Orthopaedic Hospital on…
A Man With Heart | The Greg Bertish Story
Greg Bertish is well-known for his passion and determination to help and support children who are experiencing tough times in hospital by bringing a little cheer back into their lives.…
Review – Thanks for the difference you are making!
Hi GregYou did a talk at my daughter’s school yesterday and she couldn’t stop talking about it yesterday afternoon!Thanks for the difference you are making!Irene Van Schalkwyk
Charity Sailing Day Report
Charity Sailing Day Report With a light breeze and plenty of sunshine, The Little Optimist was in perfect condition to meet our 30 special guests and introduce them to the magic of sailing.
East Coast Roadshow
Early March 2019 The Little Optimist Trust completed a Fantastic East Coast Roadshow, in partnership with the NSRI. This fundraising trip raised more than R35 000 for the NSRI and our…
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