We do not decide where we are born, who our parents are and what opportunities life brings us, nor do we choose to be diagnosed with a life-threatening illness.
As children, we often do not have the opportunity to choose – and for many, this is the most vulnerable period of life. No child should come and go without the opportunity to truly live.
Unfortunately, these children deserve more than life has given them and somewhere along the way everyone needs a little help. Together, let us make the choice to help.
OBJECTIVE 01
To Help
By raising £50,000 for charities that provides SUPPORT, HOPE and FUN to the lives of children all- over the world.
OBJECTIVE 02
TO Inspire
The next GENERATION and demonstrate the importance of having the COURAGE to try.
OBJECTIVE 03
TO explore
My perceived PHYSICAL and MENTAL limits when tested far beyond anything I have undertaken before.
In 2014 I was coaching children in Arunachal Pradesh, India…
…whilst working for Reading Football Club. This was an eye-opening experience for me having been brought up in Ireland. Arunachal Pradesh is a rural state that is tucked away in the north east of India near the Himalaya mountains bordering Bhutan and China. For many of the local’s life was a struggle. The lack of infrastructure and daily battle to find work and provide food was evident almost everywhere you looked.
During our time in India we visited busy towns, small villages, schools and orphanages…
…but one thing remained consistent everywhere we went. Children were happy to see us! They smiled, played and communicated in whatever way they could. These children had very little (some even without shoes) yet they managed to have such a positive outlook on life. I will never forget how much these children appreciated the little we could do for them. Whether it was a coaching session, a five minute conversation or simply a handshake and smile – they were so grateful.
I left India with a sense of pride knowing that we made a positive impact and brought fun and hope to the lives of a few…
Living in Arunachal Pradesh taught me to never underestimate the power of your actions. Such small things can leave a lasting impression and can make a big difference in the lives of others. On reflection, this experience left a mark on me – I recognised that I want to help and I want to help the people who need it most – the next generation, the children.
As adults we often underestimate the importance of our behaviours and actions around children.
We are the role models. We are showing the way and have huge responsibility. Our actions inspire future generations.
The Nothing Ventured campaign will be my vehicle to help and inspire.
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