lakehead student creates award to help others
lakehead student overcomes personal challenge and creates award to help others
(oct. 7, 2011 - orillia, on) just six years ago, robert moore was an alcoholic and drug addict who had barely survived seven years of homelessness, 16 years of being in and out of jail, and dangerous associations with organized crime.
today, moore is a successful author, award-winning community volunteer, sought-after public speaker, and the first 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜
student to create a student scholarship award while enrolled in full-time studies.
moore, in his second year of the honours bachelor of social work (hbsw) program at the orillia campus, recently celebrated six years of sobriety since turning his life around in september 2005.
his remarkable story is documented in moore's recently self-published book, there's moore to life. the book is a compelling account of the struggles moore faced on his self-destructive path that began at a young age, and the incredible transformation he has made.
moore's transformation journey began the day he checked himself into a detox centre. this pivotal step led to a three-month stay at the seven south treatment centre in orillia, which moore describes as a life-altering learning process. "it gave me the tools to learn how to live in the community," he says, "and also allowed me to return to school."
while completing his high school education at the orillia learning centre, moore enrolled in an online drug and alcohol counselling program, and began taking courses in the social services worker diploma program at georgian college. moore's motivation to pursue additional studies came from his own life experience. "i saw how drugs and alcohol affected my life and i figured that i might be able to help other people."
the desire to help others is also what made moore decide to write his book. "my goal is to give back to the community and help support someone who can't help themselves. this is why i wrote the book - to reach out to those who need it. by sharing my struggles and hopes, i hope to help prevent others from going down the wrong road."
moore's book sales will contribute to the new robert j. moore award for lakehead 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛
. "i originally set up the award with the funds raised from a garage sale i held in the spring," explains moore. "now with the publication of my book, i will donate $5 from every book sold to the award fund." moore signed a contract with 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜
to contribute $5,000 over five years to sustain the award.
moore created the award to support 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛
who, like himself, have overcome a personal life challenge and who demonstrate community volunteerism and financial need.
orillia campus dean dr. kim fedderson congratulates social work student, robert moore, on the publication of his book and creation of a new student award for the university.
"my experience at 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜
has been very positive," says moore. "my college diploma gave me a good foundation and prepared me to come here, but this degree is what i need. i'm getting valuable experience and will gain the qualifications i need to accomplish my goals."
moore looks forward to continuing his work in the local community. he plans to remain in the orillia area to work with local youth and hopes to one day open a crisis centre or group home.
in the meantime, moore will be busy promoting his book, raising funds for the robert j. moore award, and completing his degree.
"i am honoured to be at lakehead," says moore. "the staff and faculty here really do want to help 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛
succeed - i'm a prime example. i never thought in my life that i'd get my grade 12, and here i am with a couple of diplomas, a book, accepted into university, and passing!"
to find out more about moore and his book, visit www.theres-moore-to-life.com. locally, the book is sold at boudicca fine used books on mississaga street in downtown orillia, where moore will be signing copies on november 19, 2011 from 1 to 3 pm.
for more information about the robert j. moore award and other scholarships, bursaries and awards offered by 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 , visit http://orillia.lakeheadu.ca/scholarships--bursaries/ or call the orillia campus at 705-330-4008. the deadline for applications is october 15, 2011.
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media: for more information, contact kathy hunt, communications officer at 705-330-4008 ext. 2014 or kjhunt3@lakeheadu.ca