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Gemma started working with Right To Play in July 2011 as an intern during her placement year at Bournemouth University where she studies Sports Management. She joined the events team and took on a fundraising role gaining an understanding and knowledge of the charity sector.
Having studied and been involved with sport for a number of years, Gemma understands the values of sport and how it can be an inspirational tool to change people’s lives. Gemma feels extremely grateful to be part of the Right To Play team and to be able help contribute to the work they do in the developing world.
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Get To Know Me
Why Right To Play?
I enjoy playing a number of sports therefore understand the importance of giving children the opportunity to play and enjoy sport like I did when I was growing up. It feels incredibly warming to work hard for such a passionate organisation and will be very sad to leave when my placement ends.
Where do you get inspiration from?
Visiting different countries around the world and my dad- a very inspiring and encouraging man.
Best piece of advice you've ever been given?
Have a life, don’t just live.
Best sporting moment?
Receiving the Sports Girl of the Year Award in my last year at school.
If you had an open plane ticket, where would you go?
Australia to see my brother (and the koalas!)