DO IT YOURSELF AT THE CROSSING
When PSC Charity donated gymnasium equipment to this group recently it was noticed that the ramps and jumps used by the skateboarders and cyclists were in disrepair. In fact they were quite dangerous and could be the cause of serious accidents. The children that attend this centre are from troubled backgrounds and the activities they participate in at The Crossing offer one of the few alternatives to roaming the streets and being tempted into less savoury activities. Replacement of the equipment [originally donated by X Games organizers] was not affordable and to have them repaired by skilled trades persons would also be very expensive. The ramps and jumps are the most popular and most used of the sparse facilities at the centre to lose them would be to lose many of the boys.
PSC Charity Chairman Bernie and Jeremy Carter the Centre’s Manager discussed the problem and arrived at the following solution. Why not have the boys do the job themselves? With funds provided by PSC the required tools were purchased and the work begun. An electric welder, angle grinder, files and paintbrushes, saws
and sandpaper soon found willing hands and under the guidance of Jeremy the repairs are being done. The enthusiasm shown by the boys to dig in at night under floodlight to have the job finished is marvelous. The work being done is of a good standard as the boys realize that it is all for their own benefit and gives them a marvelous sense of accomplishment and wellbeing. Very important to them to be able to say WE DID THIS OURSELVES!! Pattaya Sports Club is engaged in many community projects but it is often the case that smaller projects such as this one where the recipients are prepared to involve themselves and work toward a common goal that are most satisfying.

Charity Chairman: Bernie Tuppin