Demott does a dance... for Harold

I remember stepping wide eyed with a sense of wonder into the brown carpeted Life Education van in the early 90's, and being amazed by everything Life Education and Harold the Giraffe had to say. I was particularly excited when he stretched out a piece of fabric about 20 feet and told us that was the length of a grown-ups small intestine... ahh the memories.

Today, the Life Education Trust do this type of memorable work, and more for our tamariki in EBOP (Eastern Bay of Plenty).

So how did I get here? A friend nominated me to participate in the 2024 edition of 'Dancing for Life Education' in Whakatāne. My experience of dancing is limited to a false confidence in my ability after a few beverages. However, If you are familiar with the story 'Giraffes Can't Dance' about Gerald the giraffe, that's more my style.

I will be dancing with the wonderful and patient Michelle Oswald who I've only just met. Neither of us are dancers - none of the participants are. We will all be tasked with learning and performing before 1000 people on Saturday the 30th of November.

Please help motivate me by donating to this worthy cause - maybe I can win hearts with donations even if I don't win any awards for the physical act of dance? Any donation amount is appreciated. All proceeds go directly to EBOP Life Education Trust to support their mahi.