C’ai joined Saving Souls Hub’s football sessions to stay active at the weekend — but the programme has offered much more than football. With the support of coach Kerry, he has developed stronger communication and teamwork skills and taken advantage of new networking opportunities that are helping him grow both on and off the pitch.
Watch his story.
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