John HONG

My challenge is uncomfortable for me because...

Most days we forget how lucky we are and tend to take things for granted. As i often here the saying "your lucky to experience the dread to complete homework." i would usually roll my eyes and carry on with my day, but little did i know that having the opportunity to feel this 'dread' is a dream for many. I want to raise the awareness that an individual stranded upon the streets of Sydney, are no less than you and i, they are human too. It isn't just the physical factors of not owning a home, but can exceed to a mental and emotional extent, things such as common degrading language from the public, that really affect these individuals. I want to raise money to give additional support to those who have experienced hardships and are disadvantaged, whilst at the same time reducing the stigma that these people are some what "failures" as we often judge without any idea what may of caused them to be in such a position. So with Ned's uncomfortable challenge, i strive to donate for homelessness and raise awareness. i acknowledge i may not make a long-term impact, but i will do my best to make a person's day just a little bit brighter with a renewed sense of hope, to try help them get back on their feet.