Event: Closing the Health Gap for Diverse Communities within the Sports industry

by | Jul 19, 2023 | Events

Merseyside Alliance for Racial Equality are also very excited to be bringing the next FREE ‘Engaging Diverse Communities in Movement Sport and Physical Activity: Closing the health gap’ event to Southport.

Join us on Wednesday 26th July 2023, 6-8pm at Southport and Birkdale Sports Club, as we talk to some experts in the field and share tips for improving health outcomes for Diverse Communities. The event will include canapé refreshments and networking opportunities.

Speakers Include Dad and daughter sport and fitness dream team Sam and Sierra Jalloh!

Sam Jalloh

Sam is a War Survivor, Author, TEDx Speaker, Motivational Speaker, Storyteller, winner of the 2020 BBC Inspirations Awards, Ambassador for Liverpool Heartbeat charity

Winners of the 2022 Queen’s Voluntary Service Award. International Tennis Coach and Globe Trotter.

Sierra Jalloh

Sierra is an Athlete, Discipline: 100 & 200 metres. She is the (multiple times) Merseyside champion in both the 100 and 200 metres, 2 x Competitor at the English School Games (ESAA) for Merseyside. Sierra is also a public speaker and student.

Register soon, these spaces are limited :

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/closing-the-health-gap-for-diverse-communities-within-the-sports-industry-tickets-675304091717?aff=oddtdtcreator

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