Sophie Randall in Sydney Marathon 2023 (grassrootz.com)
Dear friends, partners & associates,
I would like to share with you that this year I will be running in the Sydney Marathon for The Smith Family - The funds I raise will contribute to the Learning for Life Program which provides 58,000 young Australians with long term educational support, this looks like:
1. Financial support for school essentials, like uniforms and books.
2. Personal support for the child and their family, to
help children stay motivated at school, complete their education and go on to further training or work.
3. Practical support through our extra learning and
mentoring programs – tailored to each child’s needs.
Without critical financial, personal, and practical support, children
living in struggling families are at a high risk of falling even further behind.
This cause is personally important for me. I believe that those of us who can help do have an obligation to the younger generation while they navigate their journey through education to become who they are, and who they want to be. The reason for poverty & lack of resources isn't always straightforward, and therefore difficult to explain to children, in an ideal world those conversations wouldn't need to happen. However, being denied opportunities or left out and not understanding why as a child can create difficult ideas and mindsets that can shape how we think about ourselves which can limit what we think we are capable of.
I'd be interested to hear your journey, What were your limits? how did you get where you are today? Where and what situation did you come from?
We all have a story to share and by sharing we break down those limitations, We share our success and we create a space of mutual understanding and respect for one another.
Please feel to share you stories & Share this post & Please donate to the program via the link- The Smith Family are doing amazing work.
Thankyou 😀
