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John May shares his inspiring journey from retirement to creating the Roo Squad, an inclusive football program at Morfittville Park Football Club that has transformed lives while giving him profound personal satisfaction.

• Retired for 10 years after a career spanning finance, industrial relations, and agriculture
• Lives in City of Mitcham area for 38 years with his wife and son Eugene who has Down syndrome
• Volunteers with City of Mitcham at Blackwood Community Centre as a "jack of all trades"
• Created Roo Squad inclusive football program that grew from 2 to over 20 participants
• Program focuses on football skills, fitness, friendship, and fun for people with disabilities
• All equipment purchased through successful grant application to City of Marion
• Participants show remarkable skill development and form friendships outside the program
• Volunteering options with City of Mitcham span numerous areas with supportive staff

Thank you to Mitchell Council for supporting these podcast sessions at the Blackwood Community Centre.

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