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ROWENA PENBERTHY
FOURWAYS HIGH SCHOOL
CARE TEAM
penberthyr@4ways.co.za
tel. 0114651104
fax 0114656103
Justin
and Gareth addressed the pupils of Fourways High School
on 19th August 2009.
The school was divided into two groups: Grades 8 and 9 and Grades 10 and 11
.
Both groups responded incredibly well to the talks and seemed to be able to
relate to what was being said and remained attentive. Justin and Gareth took
it in turns to speak about their lives and experiences and experimentation
with drugs. They were open and honest . After the talks Justin and Gareth set
time aside to answer learners questions and also made themselves available
for the individuals who wanted to speak
to them. They were inundated with learners who wanted to talk to them and share
their hardships, problems, unhappiness etc with them.
My colleagues and I were most impressed with the way in which the entire process
was conducted and would like them to address the school again sometime in the
future. Justin has kept in contact with me since then via e-mail . He has given
me advice and has offered support to a group of parents who have sons with
a dagga
problem.
Justin has also been counseling one of our pupils and I have received encouraging
feedback from the pupil.
Justin is a dedicated young man who is playing a vital role in the prevention
and treatment of drug addiction. I wish him every success and admire his commitment.
God
Bless,
Rowena Penberthy
Care Team
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Dear Justin I
hearty 'thanks' to you and Bryden for the amazing presentation
that you did on drugs, at
our school last term.
Our children come from a drug-infested area and it
is vital that they be given all the information that
they need to be able to make an educated decision
when coming face to face with this demon!
You did just this. You gave them the cold , hard facts. You made them realize
that it is not the way to go, by showing them how your life was destroyed
for so many years!
You made them see reality ! This will be carried with them and I am positive
that you will have saved many lives.
It was an incredibly worthwhile talk and I must commend you highly.
We at Robin Hills Primary School wish you everything of the very best in
your venture. We hope that you are able to spread your message far and wide.
God
bless you all.
Sincerely
Alida Toweel
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Hi
Justin
Thanks again, it was excellent.
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I have heard many talks and listened to many people speak
about their experiences with drugs and how the youth
should not get involved. Justin Green has gone above
and beyond in terms of drawing attention
to the reasons why not to start. His heart comes through
immediately as someone who doesn't merely want to summarize
his wrong doings and highlight his path to victory, Justin
comes across clearly, motivationally and honestly, he
speaks through the lies, the half truths and the stories
that make you want to 'try it'. I firmly believe that
Justin
was a turning point for some. He comes with authority
on the subject, compassion and with a truth that really
makes you feel for the people he has met lost and left
behind.
I pray God will grow him and his ministry and trust that,
what was intended to kill, God will turn to glorify Him
and I trust that He will turn Justin's experiences to
good.
Thank you, I know you are another nation changer and
world shaper.
Tom Jordi
Grade leader The King's School Robin Hills
Youth leader of Exploits (a ministry of New Creation
Family Church)
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Dear
MAD 15 September 2009
Parktown Boys’ High School would like to take this
opportunity to thank MAD for providing three extremely
inspirational talks over the course of the past three weeks.
The talks were centered around real life experiences that
drug addicts have had to endure and proved to be very interesting.
Justin Green provided a brief history of his life that
carried a very real and very eye opening message indeed.
The approach that Justin used was unique and hard hitting
that kept the learners and staff interested and hanging
on every word. His openness and honest accounts of his
life brought home the very dark realities of drug addiction.
I have no doubt that there was something that everybody
could take away with them and be able to fall back on to
make the correct choice when the temptation of drug use
comes into their lives.
It was a particular pleasure to have Justin with us as
he is an Old Boy himself which I have no doubt made it
harder for him, but the school commends his strength to
come back and share his story with us. I am sure that he
has unknowingly changed the possible outcome of a number
of learner’s lives by sharing his story with us and
for that, Parktown and its community is thankful. For me
this was demonstrated by the large number of questions
asked by the learners and the large number of boys who
approached him after the talk to seek his advice about
their personal struggles.
Not only does MAD shed light on the realities of drug addiction,
but they also provide an extensive range of services such
as rehabilitation placements, personal and family counseling,
a chat line and other drug related services which makes
it a powerful organization in the fight against drugs.
To everybody at MAD, thank you for doing what you do. It
is through organizations such as yours that we can look
forward to a brighter South Africa. Through your personal
struggles, you are best equipped to intervene and break
the cycle of drug addiction amongst our youth today, and
in so doing, spare many individuals, families and friends
untold amounts of heartache and pain. May you continue
to inspire and guide the youth in the right direction for
many years to come. God bless.
Parktown Boys’ High School
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