Manoka Mbolokele, from Kensington, was in his final year of school when something changed his perspective. Speaking to the ECHO, Manoka, now 25, said: “I was in year 11. I wasn't doing much. I was just a normal teenager, playing video games and football. I was just a normal teenage kid.
The organisation were promoting a show called Black, and after working with Manoka, believed he’d be a good fit for their youth theatre. Manoka believes getting involved with the organisation was a "life-changing" moment for him. However, he is worried others like him may not get these experiences. “Organisations across the country are losing funding. They’re forced to charge entry or close their doors. I want to ensure 20 Stories’ services remain constant and free in Liverpool because it is needed.
Manoka has raised over £1,500 via the fundraiser for the organisation, which he says will go towards ensuring its services remain free to access. He said: “I've climbed mountains before, but I've never done a relay-type marathon. You have to find a way to keep up with the leader's pace while making your own.
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