Homeless Football Fever
11 September 2008
Homeless Football Fever
From the Night Shelter to a degree in Alcohol and Drug Counselling – that’s the hope of one Homeless World Cup hopeful and Downtown Community Ministry service user.
He has
trained each week for the last four months with others who
hope to be in the New Zealand team that travels to Melbourne
in November for the Homeless World Cup.
“It’s been
absolutely fantastic,” says William, a self confessed all
rounder because, “I can be in all places at
once”.
Being part of the team has proved
motivational and physically beneficial.
“I’m feeling
better, my vision has improved and my confidence has shot
through the roof.”
William is currently getting
his travel documents ready after being selected for the team
but he’s worried about his convictions preventing him
entering Australia.
“I’ve been inside for 17
years so I’m not getting too excited. But if I don’t get
to go it’s already been better than I ever thought. My
dream now is to get into university and study psychology,
alcohol and drug counselling and be able to warn kids about
it all. I’ve got a chance to give something
back.”
Fundraising is continuing for the team who
need funds for travel, clothing and equipment. The Street
Football Aotearoa charity account details are - Kiwi Bank
389 007 0615666
00.
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