Former Adelaide 36ers basketball star Mark Davis will be the special treat on the menu tomorrow (Tuesday, August 14) at an innovative program designed to help at-risk young people in Adelaide’s south to eat well and be healthy.

Mark, from Great Mates SA, will be special guest at Mission Australia’s weekly Feeding Frenzy program, where young people learn to make (and enjoy) a healthy meal and also to particulate in fun, safe sporting events.

He’ll be donating new basketballs to the program from Great Mates, which provides mentoring and transitional housing for troubled and at-risk young people.
“We’re thrilled to have Mark come out to meet the Feeding Frenzy participants and to reinforce the importance of healthy eating and living,” said Mission Australia’s Kerrie Sellen.

“Eating well and exercising regularly can sometimes seem just too hard for young people who may be experiencing family conflict, low self-esteem, mental health issues or bullying, for example” she said.

“But we know poor health can create many additional barriers for young people, so Feeding Frenzy provides a safe and supportive environment where they can connect with the youth workers and other participants, enjoy a healthy meal and participate in a range of activities.”

Mission Australia’s Feeding Frenzy program is aimed at young people aged between 12 and 17, and is run at the Southern Youth Xchange in Christie Downs on Tuesday afternoons during school terms.

The participants share a nutritional meal, and get involved in skate and bike ramp activities, basketball, 8-ball, table tennis, arts and craft activities and music.
The program is funded jointly by Mission Australia and the Department for Family and Community Services.

Media are welcome to photograph/interview Mark Davis and Feeding Frenzy participants on Tuesday, August 14 at 4.00pm at the Southern Youth Xchange, 13 McKinna Road, Christie Downs.

Media contact: Chris Rann, Rann Communication 08 8211 7771