FOR 23 years a Werribee resident has been using sport to bring disadvantaged people out of the shadows, and now he wants Wyndham to be a part of his journey.
Peter Cullen started Reclink, a charity that provides sports and arts activities to enhance the lives of people experiencing hard times.
Next month the first ever Great Western Ultra will be held in Werribee to raise vital funds.
Participants are encouraged to run 10 kilometres, 20km or 60km and get sponsored.
Mr Cullen said aside from the work his charity does, people can benefit in many ways from the simple act of going for a run.
“Running is very accessible for almost anyone,” Mr Cullen said.
“When you go for a run, no matter what time of day it is, you almost feel like you’ve started that day fresh.
“By helping people feel healthier and more confident you can make a direct impact on health and crime in the wider community.”
Mr Cullen, who at 56-years-old will be tackling the 60km run, said he wanted people who really wanted to make a difference to join his event.
“I really want Reclink to come here finally and have an influence on disadvantaged people,” he said.
“By running as a Wyndham person people can begin to be a part of this journey. Every step they take has meaning and that’s the way we’d like to see people enter the run.
“I guess we’re sort of looking for running missionaries.”
A launch for the Great Western Ultra will be held on 28 February at the Werribee Football Club while the event will be held on Sunday 10 March.
For more information visit www.everydayhero.com.au/event/greatwesternultra
