We as runners are generally a very giving lot and it was my privilege to be associated with a fantastic charity last night in the form of Street Work. This organisation based on the north shore of Sydney, offers an alternative to young people who may be straying off the good path during their teen years. They don’t only offer the traditional counselling and mentoring, but also offer access to great programs such as those around sport, music, dance and martial arts. All of this is designed to keep kids off the street and remove them from an environment where they may get themselves into trouble.
Now having looked into this concept somewhat, it is something that exists in many big cities and something that we as a community can really get behind. I encourage you to look at how you might be able to get behind your local chapter of a similar organisation and really help to share skills and build the future of tomorrow. We have all been in situations which could have resulted in a bad outcome were it not for someone else helping us out, so how should this be any different for any of these young people.
Running together – while building the youth – stride for stride on a life changing ride. – Sean Muller
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