Santi's Sports Academy - Sports Equipment for Youth at Risk


Over recent years there has been a sharp increase in drug and alcohol abuse amongst teenagers in Laos.  Drug dealers 'employ' local kids to sell amphetamines in return for a small profit, and in a lot of cases the kids then start using the drugs themselves and end up becoming addicts and turning to crime to support their habit.

Unfortunately, there are very few programs or organisations that are specifically designed to assist at risk youth, and efforts are generally focussed on helping those who have already developed an addiction as opposed to preventing it in the first place.

For the past 5 years a work colleague of mine, Mr. Santi, has been devoting his spare time and money to help steer teenage kids in his home village away from drug and alcohol abuse by getting them involved in sport, fitness and additional education classes that are conducted during school holidays in the homes of local volunteers.

Santi's Sports Academy is currently seeking funds to the value of $300 to purchase new sporting equipment, educational supplies and nutritional supplements.

Thanks, Joe.




10 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Hi Joe,
    I just chucked a virtual pineapple in your account (50 bucks).
    Hope it helps with a soccer ball or two!
    Keep up the good work and keep us posted.
    Cheers
    Dave

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  2. UnknownSeptember 21, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Another 100,000 Kip ($12.50AUD) cash has been donated - thanks Rob!

    Total raised so far for Santi's Academy is $62.50AUD, so when we get to say the $100AUD mark I'll go shopping with Santi.

    Joe.

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  3. UnknownSeptember 22, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Another $20 donated!!
    Total = $82.50
    $20 to go.
    Thanks, Joe.

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  4. UnknownSeptember 23, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    $50AUD received from Mr. Tom Healy, meaning we have cleared the $100 mark so it's time to go shopping for some soccer gear. Give me a week or so to organise the purchase and delivery of the equipment, things don't happen too fast around here. Thanks, Joe.

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  5. UnknownOctober 5, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    $50 transferred from Mr. Chanmy to Mr. Santi.

    Total Raised = $182
    Outstanding = $118

    Big thanks to Chanmy and Gerard.

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  6. UnknownOctober 9, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    $25 contribution from Sarah and I.

    Total Raised = $207
    Outstanding = $93

    Shopping trip for sporting gear postponed until next weekend.

    Joe.

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  7. UnknownOctober 19, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    Shopping trip a success, big game planned for next weekend to show off the gear!

    PIcked up the following gear:
    10 x soccer balls
    Marker cones
    Team shirts and shorts
    Goal keepers shirts and gloves
    Shin pads
    Socks

    Thanks, Joe,

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  8. UnknownOctober 27, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    $25 from Z Kobier

    Total Raised = $232
    Outstanding = $68

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  9. UnknownOctober 31, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    $25 Received

    Total Raised = $257
    Outstanding = $43

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  10. UnknownDecember 19, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    Big thanks to the Australian Volunteers in Laos - AYAD's, AVID's, ABV's and Red Crossers - for chipping in a total of $165 which went towards kitting the kids out with new soccer boots. For some of the kids, this was the first time they have ever owned a pair of soccer boots, so many happy faces!

    This also means that with everyone's help we have met - actually exceeded - the target of $300 for Santi's Sports Academy, however I will be continuing to provide support and assistance to these guys as needed, so if you feel like sharing some more money in this direction let me know.

    Thanks again to everyone that has helped out with this little project, Joe.

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