Inspirational Olympic torch bearer and sporting volunteer Cameron Foster has been confirmed as one of the speakers at next week's Active Sussex Partner Conference.
Cameron, 17, has dedicated his life to encouraging others to take part in sport after he suffered an serious skiing accident at the age of 9, in which he broke both of his legs.
During his rehabilitation, Cameron realised how difficult it was to return to his own sports – cricket, football and karate – and has since focused on helping those less able than himself to get involved in sport, via fundraising, volunteering and coaching. His dedication led him to be awarded a Diana Award in recognition of his achievements.
Cameron joins key speakers Lisa O'Keefe of Sport England, Roger McKerlie of Sport Business Network, and Lee Ward of Knight, Kavanagh & Page at the University of Brighton on 27 June.
To book your place at the conference, click here http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ActiveSussexConference2012
Active Sussex Partners Conference 2012
Checkland Building, University of Brighton, Falmer
Wednesday 27 June 2012
10:00am – 15:30pm
Free to Active Sussex members
Hosted by Mark Beecher, Development Director British Judo and Active Sussex Trustee
Are you involved in the delivery, organisation or management of sport and physical activity? Then this conference and networking opportunity is for you – featuring a mix of key speakers, workshops and fun sports challenges, and the chance to network over lunch. With one month to go until the start of the London 2012 Olympics, the Conference will focus on the transition from festival effect to grassroots action, aiming to develop a sporting habit for life.
Key Speakers
Lisa O’Keefe: Director of Sport, Sport England
Lisa will present Sport England’s vision for grassroots sport over the next five years and how we all have a part to play in achieving it. She will update delegates on the latest programmes which are particularly relevant to partners in Sussex.
Cameron Foster: An Inspiring young man
Cameron will share with delegates his inspiring story of how he turned the experience of suffering an horrific accident into a force for good in sport which recently lead him being presented with a Diana Award and becoming an Olympic Torch Bearer.
Roger McKerlie: Managing Director, Sport Business Network
Ever wondered how best to create mutually beneficial links with companies? Roger will provide an industry guide on how to work with the corporate community in order to generate additional funds.
Lee Ward: Senior Consultant and Area Manager, Knight, Kavanagh & Page
Lee will outline for the first time the new Sport England Community Sports Development programme which includes new and improved changes to Clubmark and other products and services that are being developed to support all those involved in community sport and physical activity.
Mark Beecher: Development Director, British Judo/Active Sussex Trustee
Mark will be chairing the conference and touching on some of the highlights of the Active Sussex year.
Click here for the conference programme
To book your place, click here http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ActiveSussexConference2012 Bookings close 4pm Wednesday 20 June 2012
If your organisation is not a member of Active Sussex, joining is easy and details can be found at http://activesussex.org/about-us/support-us
For conference enquiries contact Sally Harper on 01273 644140 or sharper@activesussex.org
Supported by Active Sussex gold tier partners:
