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    VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH JC CLAPHAM

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    JC lives in Newport, with shared care of his kids Leo, Gus and Ada, bulldog Ozzy, chickens Summer and Winter, and turtle Snuggles.

    Formerly a self-confessed ‘corporate wanker in a suit’, JC is now a freelance writer, comedian/storyteller, and has recently established a business and community program training people in mental health first aid and speaks/presents on mental health and good masculinity.  New to running, JC loves getting along to park-run at Newport Lakes, and other good running spots in the inner west. 

    “The Westsider has been so great to me the past few years, its helped me find a voice as a writer, and strengthen my identity as a person. I love being part of this community.”

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