Lewis recently had the opportunity to meet former President of South Africa and noble peace prize winner Nelson Mandela as part of his 90th birthday party celebrations.
Speaking about the private meeting, Lewis said "It is an honour and a privilege to be here today, meeting Mr Nelson Mandela. It has been the best week of my life. When i met him it was like walking in to see the king. To be put in front of god. He is such a genuine guy with extraordinary patience."
He continued "To me, and millions of others around the world, Nelson Mandela has been a true inspiration and not only that, he's a hero. He has fought bravely, suffered patiently, and forgiven absolutely. Only a truly special man can emerge from 27 years of unjust imprisonment, without rancour and without bitterness, and get straight back to work. Nelson Mandela has taught me the importance of self-belief, integrity, reconciliation and hope. By working together and looking to the future, we can make a difference and we can make a change."
Like Nelson Mandela, Lewis hopes his passion and self-belief will be an inspiration to many and with the development of the "Rise Above It" program from the Lewis Hamilton Foundation, there will be opportunity to help improve the lives and opportunities of children and young people who also have a dream.
