For a long time my main passion has been to coach football to a wide range of people. I have been part of the Chelsea Disability setup for nearly 4 years and in the process have gained numerous coaching qualifications. I am now also part of Fulham FC, working in their Foundation. I have gained so much experience working with people who have disability, learning difficulties or special needs.

In January 2012 many people kindly donated to my page for Project Peru, a journey which took me to Lima, Peru. Where I coached football and team sports to underprivileged children. I gave them an opportunity of a footballing session which they do not have everyday resources for.

The trip itself was beyond belief. Travellling to multiple refuges and shanty towns where children bombarded me for a football session. As all the players weaved around stray dogs, on concrete/dust pitches wearing no shoes, it became clear to me, that this is something i want to do. Make a difference to others through sport.

 

In January 2013 I am flying to Peru for the second time to coach football and other team sports to children and young adults living in extreme poverty. I want to continue where i left off, pick up the project i started, use the pro's and cons found from the 2012 experience and create an unforgettable opportunity for everybody involved.

I will be supporting and working with a local non-profit making charity called Project Peru, who run a childrens home and small community base within a shanty town just outside of Lima. Their aim is to provide food, clothing, medical supplies, accommodation and education, but desperately need a young motivated person to take the lead in promoting team sport and healthy exercise. I am hoping to make a big difference to as many of these people as possible and in order to fulfil this goal I need to raise money for the wonderful charity.

My aim is to provide fun, football and sporting knowledge for up to 60 disadvantaged people a day. Any amount will make a big difference to the children in the refuge and families of the community. While i am there i will be living at Project Peru's children refuge where there are 40 children and young adults resident.Project Peru have constructed a sports area there and they enjoy football, basket ball and volleyball, playing football in a 'children's home league'. I will also be helping with sports in a therapeutic centre in a nearby shanty town where PP is very active with outreach projects.

For more information on Project Peru, please visit...

http://projectperu.org.uk/index.htm