A Misson to believe in

I don't know Jade Lewis, but I do know two things about her - she is an amazing woman and I believe in her cause.

Jade and her husband Tristan together with a team of dedicated friends have a vision

A dream to see our nation drug free! A dream to see young Australians take a stand against drugs, crime and violence! A dream to see those families destroyed by drugs restored! A dream to see the lives of the drug addicted, free! A dream to see all Australians living a free and successful life!

I am truly inspired by this goal. I understand what a challenge they have taken on.

Jade Lewis and friends is an organisation with the aim of building drug free people and communities. They do this by giving practical and motivational workshops and presentations to schools, community groups, businesses and youth groups. Their main target audience is young people and women. The workshops are going into a Women's prison in the near future, with the aim of giving the prisoners back some self-confidence and empowering them to be the best they can be.

But why this mission? Jade's story came to my attention through a local news paper, adding a bit of hope amongst the rest of the articles. Jade and her husband were both addicted to drugs. Through a series of bad choices in their youth they both hit rock bottom. Both completed a rehabilitation program with Teen Challenge which has since transformed their lives. Ten years later Jade is a finalist for the Telstra Business Women's Award and is working very hard to make an impact on as many lives as she can. After all she has a mission to believe in.