"I quickly realised that I wanted to be an advocate for others to ensure that no one was treated the same way I was."

"There are so many lives lost, we can't forget the ones who went before us."

“It feels like they are saying my son’s life ends when he leaves school...James deserves better."

"It's important for there to be more people out there that look like me, being positive role models and showing others they can do it too."

“Getting my life experience, it was hard, but now I can help others and that is a special thing. It helps me as much as it helps them.”

"If I can help one person, then that's great. My week is done, if I can do that."