R.A.G.E-Raising Awareness of Gambling in Education

Compulsive gambler in recovery offering motivational and educational talks in schools to raise awareness of problem gambling and addiction. Former teacher.

[R.A.G.E-Raising Awareness of Gambling in Education @ragetalks]

@LinkedInHelp trying to contact customer service to merge accounts because it says to do so when I try and absolutely no way to do this. Very frustrating.

[Patrick Foster @patrickfoster02]

A very busy week ahead for our @epicpgc education programme but looking forward to visiting and speaking at some of the top schools in the country starting with @UppinghamSchool today and then @CityofLdnSchool @BrightonCollege @BlundellsSchool @BradfieldCol later this week #PSHE

[EPIC Global Solutions @epicpgc]

Delighted to have supported these videos and they introduced us to @hovis1988 who has been an integral part of the largest face to face gambling education programme in any sport anywhere in the world @epicpgc @PPFplayers @EFL @SkyBet #gambling #informeddecisions

[R.A.G.E-Raising Awareness of Gambling in Education @ragetalks]

Happy New Year everyone! With it being 01st Jan and me starting a very exciting new venture, I am moving onto one Twitter account to make things easier. Please can I ask you to follow @FozPatrickJohn1 to keep up with me and my work. Will follow back #NewYears2019 #excitingtimes

[R.A.G.E-Raising Awareness of Gambling in Education @ragetalks]

Happy New Year everyone! With it being 01st Jan and me starting a very exciting new venture, I am moving onto one Twitter account to make things easier. Please can I ask you to follow @FozPatrickJohn1 to keep up with me and my work. Will follow back #NewYears2019 #excitingtimes

[Before the ‘Fun’ Stops. Stop @beforefunstops]

Gambling amongst the younger generation is on the increase. Education and raising awareness of the issue is the best possible for of #prevention and using hard-hitting real life stories is the way that this can be illustrated most effectively and is what we do @epicpgc #gambling

[Patrick Foster @patrickfoster02]

Hope this encourages as many people as possible to come and talk to us @OptimusEd #mentalhealth and #wellbeing conference tomorrow in Manchester @k8greedy Highlights extent of the problem and how relevant this is right now #gambling #education @BSAboarding https://t.co/C95ZKIh7ON

[Patrick Foster @patrickfoster02]

This is exactly why I and @epicpgc are so passionate about education in schools around the dangers of problem gambling. By sharing our powerful stories youngsters can make more informed choices and understand where this addiction can lead as I did @Eton_College @HMC_Org @iapsuk

[Patrick Foster @patrickfoster02]

Very much looking forward to speaking @Eton_College to the whole of their Sixth Form this evening with @epicpgc Amazing to see such a prestigious and famous school taking the subject seriously and raising awareness of problem gambling amongst their students #education #informed

[James Shone - I Can & I Am @ican_and_iam]

‘The best treatment in the world for sadness is to make someone else happy.’ #tootrue

[Patrick Foster @patrickfoster02]

@epicpgc are very much looking forward to being @OptimusEd #mentalhealth and #wellbeing Conference at the Oval tomorrow. Imperative schools recognise the importance of educating pupils, parents and staff about problem gambling and raising awareness of issues associated #ohME

[PCA @PCA]

🗣 We’re looking forward to the first of many inspirational sessions, Patrick. The PCA continue to work with members to educate the next generation of professional players through their own journeys.

[Patrick Foster @patrickfoster02]

A busy but exciting day ahead tomorrow visiting @OfficialRUFC with @epicpgc @EFL partnership before heading to @leicsccc to visit speak to their #academy players for the @PCA and @CricketersTrust Hoping that sharing my story will help these aspiring sportsman be more aware.#epic

[James Shone - I Can & I Am @ican_and_iam]

‘Gratitude turns what we have into enough.’ When we learn the art of thankfulness it’s a very genuine game Changer!

[EPIC Global Solutions @epicpgc]

Proud that EPIC Risk Management are finalists in two prestigious business awards next week:

Lloyd’s Bank National Business Awards 2018 - Positive Social Impact Award

NatWest Great British Entrepreneurs Awards 2018 - Entrepreneurial Spirit Award

For us,…https://t.co/XsiBPdtEeZ

[R.A.G.E-Raising Awareness of Gambling in Education @ragetalks]

@JukesShone @BrightonCollege Thanks James that would be great. I would love to go out there and do some sessions and think it would be worthwhile. Happy for you to pass on my details

[EPIC Global Solutions @epicpgc]

Whilst every week is a Safer Gambling week for EPIC we are happy to highlight our work. Today we are presenting to 90 people in the IOM with @SMPeGaming and have a piece about our EFL programme on @SkySportsNews #RGWeek18 @epicpgc

[Patrick Foster @patrickfoster02]

This will be well worth a watch and highlight the amazing work that @epicpgc continue to do and the impact it can have on so many different people. Amazing that @BBCSport are taking the issue so seriously and highlighting the work we are doing to raise awareness #Epic #gambling

[Patrick Foster @patrickfoster02]

Exactly the reason why @epicpgc feel that education is imperative for prevention amongst youngsters. By raising awareness and sharing our stories we can allow children to make more informed choices https://t.co/JUBTrpbOQd #education #prevention @HMC_Org @iapsuk @BSAboarding