… while the irony is not lost on me trying to end violence through violence, if I am going to step outside my comfort zone (after all, isnt that where dreams go to die) and challenge myself physically and mentally, knowing I will be doing a small part to help such a great and much needed project is further motivation to see this through to the end. 

Lives Not Knives is an innovative, award winning, youth-led charity that works to prevent knife crime, serious youth violence and school exclusions by engaging, educating and empowering disadvantaged young people and supporting them to enjoy their lives and improve their future prospects. They offer a unique strategy that centers around personal one-to-one mentoring with 9-14 year olds, educational school roadshows, a fun after school club and a free summer programme of activities so that all the young people they work with can overcome adversity and transform their lives.