Courage to Care CEO Mike Zervos will run a 42 km marathon against racism.
Courage to Care run the Upstander Programs for Victorian schools to educate and empower students to stand up against racism and prejudice.
“Leadership that respects people is needed across the world, there is so much global tension and we need to re-energise people now and go to schools at talk about these issues,” Mr Zervos told Neos Kosmos.
“We are creating a generation of Upstanders, so that our grandchildren can live in a better world.”An “Upstander” is someone who will stand up to racism and discrimination in his or her community.”
Mr Zervos will undertake participate in the October 2 Melbourne Marathon, which ends with a lap around the MCG.
The Upstander Programs has been delivered across secondary and primary schools right in Victoria.
Teachers, volunteers, community leaders, sporting clubs, are all invited to participate in a learning opportunity that according to the statement by Courage to Care, “will inspire you to stand up against discrimination and change the world.” The Upstander Program is free as it is funded by the City of Glen Eira.
The workshop is for three-hour and collaborative. It uses case studies drawn from relevant experiences that help participants gain insight into how unacceptable behaviours are normalised.
Donations ensure Courage to Care Vic can deliver Upstander Programs to schools across Victoria free of charge.
Bookings: www.trybooking.com/CBLCK
