WATCH: Freddy Greaver inspires young girl’s of Westenburg to be the best they can be
Former mayor of Polokwane, Freddy Greaver was the guest speaker at a Share If We Care event on Tuesday morning.
POLOKWANE – “Don’t let poverty be your excuse in life, don’t let it define you.”
Former mayor of Polokwane, Freddy Greaver was the guest speaker at a Share If We Care event on Tuesday morning.
Greaver was invited by Catherine Buys to speak to young girls from Westenburg Secondary School and gr 6 and 7 learners from Goodhope Primary at the event which was hosted at Westenburg Secondary School.
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Greaver spoke of his childhood and how negativity in his life turned out to be a positive.
Greaver explained that he came from an impoverished background where he was constantly told that he was stupid and insignificant.
Before his mother passed away, he made a promise to her to work hard and to be the best that he could be. “The day she died I took the responsibility to do her the favour. After that nothing could hold me back and nothing could stop me,” he said.
“As I was once poor, I understand the obstacles and pressure that come with it. I understand how you think and how you wish. That is why I care and that is why I share.”
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