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Friday, March 8, 1974
'It underlines the fact that individual inmates understand
what they can do to help others who are less fortunate than themselves,"
he added.
One of the former inmates confirmed what Mr. Garner had said
about what he folt when taking part in the 14-mile-long walk.
A. young
man aged 24, he had recently left the centre on completion of treatment.
He returned with his girl friend today to watch the ceremony.
He said the point was driven home to him when he saw two blind
men also taking part in the walk. He then understood what he himself or
anybody like him could usefully do to serve the community.
He certainly felt proud when his former fellow-inmates handed
over the choquos to the Division Chairman of the Community Chest's
Campaign Committee, Mrs. David Lee.
"It was the most meaningful thing that I did during six months
in the treatment centre," he said.
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