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The Irish Sun
13-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Young jump jockey found dead at leading racing yard – in third tragedy there in four years
A JUMP jockey has died at a leading racing yard — the third tragedy there in four years. Billy Moffatt, who was in his early 20s, was found in his accommodation on Saturday. 3 Tragically, Billy Moffatt, who was in his early 20s, was found dead in his accommodation on Saturday Credit: Facebook 3 The alarm was raised after Billy did not show up for work at the stables run by Warren Greatrex, above, in Lambourn, Berkshire. Credit: PA A source said he was out the night before and 'seemed absolutely fine'. The alarm was raised after he did not show up for work at the Warren Greatrex stables in Lambourn, Berkshire. Trainer Warren said it was 'hugely upsetting' adding of Billy, originally from the North East: 'He was a great member of the team with a great sense of humour.' Fellow jockey Jack Wilmot wrote: "Billy, words can't describe the way I'm feeling. I'm absolutely heartbroken, I'll love you forever mate and will always carry you with me whatever I do. READ MORE RACING NEWS "Please, please, if you're struggling with something, please talk to someone. "Love you mate. Gone far too soon." It is understood Billy worked for Greatrex for around three years training the horses. It is the third recent death there after Most read in Horse Racing A GoFundMe account has been set up for Billy by family member James Moffatt. 3 Tragically, Billy Moffatt, who was in his early 20s, was found dead in his accommodation on Saturday Credit: Facebook You're Not Alone EVERY 90 minutes in the UK a life is lost to suicide It doesn't discriminate, touching the lives of people in every corner of society – from the homeless and unemployed to builders and doctors, reality stars and footballers. It's the biggest killer of people under the age of 35, more deadly than cancer and car crashes. And men are three times more likely to take their own life than women. Yet it's rarely spoken of, a taboo that threatens to continue its deadly rampage unless we all stop and take notice, now. That is why The Sun launched the You're Not Alone campaign. The aim is that by sharing practical advice, raising awareness and breaking down the barriers people face when talking about their mental health, we can all do our bit to help save lives. Let's all vow to ask for help when we need it, and listen out for others… If you, or anyone you know, needs help dealing with mental health problems, the following organisations provide support: CALM, Heads Together, HUMEN Mind, Papyrus, Samaritans,
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Topeka JUMP calls for action to solve city-wide issues
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A Topeka organization is calling for action to solve issues in the capital city. Topeka jump held their Nehemiah Action Testimony Assembly Thursday, April 10. Hundreds of people attended the assembly to address issues in the community. This includes homelessness, violence reduction, and affordable housing. 27 News previously reported the city said its needs consistent cash flow to activate an affordable housing fund. But some jump members say the city should allocate the money they already have. 'If you can build dog parks and water parks and all those other things,' JUMP Co-Chair, Melodene Byrd. 'What about the living, breathing people? Don't they deserve something? And I say, you know what we pay our tax dollars. So, it's not like you're not getting anything from us.' Falcon lays first egg of season in Evergy nest JUMP organizers told 27 News it will continue to fight for these issues. For more local news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Topeka organization rallies for affordable housing
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A crowd of people gathered outside Topeka City Hall today, frustrated with the lack of affordable housing. Topeka JUMP is raising awareness about the issue. JUMP says 44% of renters in Shawnee County cannot afford their housing, and it's time to speak up. The organization repeatedly pressed the city to use the money in its affordable housing fund, something the city still haven't been able to do. But right now, the city council is looking at other housing options. Last night, city council took its final steps towards adding 250 apartments to downtown proposed Union Tower District has requested $7.6 million in reimbursements. The proposal was unanimously passed by the governing body to start the development of the union tower district. Topeka Fire Department to host camp for young women The project would cost nearly $59 million. 'It is one, two and three-bedroom units. It's for mixed income,' District 1 Councilwoman Karen Hiller said. 'So, you're going to have workforce housing.' 'I love Topeka, and I want it to be the best place,' Topeka JUMP member, Anton Ahrens said. 'And one way that it can be made better is for people to have safe, affordable housing.' Hiller said in order to tap into the city's affordable housing fund it needs a consistent amount of money going back into it. For more local news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Associated Press
15-02-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Larry Miller and The Just Trust Launch JUMP: The Justice and Upward Mobility Project
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA / ACCESS Newswire / February 15, 2025 / The Just Trust, a catalytic philanthropy that aggregates and deploys resources to justice reform and public safety innovation in the United States, launched a new social impact initiative called JUMP (Justice and Upward Mobility Project) with Larry Miller, Chairman of the Jordan Brand at Nike. JUMP aims to leverage the power and influence of sports and entertainment to unlock access to education, employment, and economic mobility for youth and adults impacted by the justice system and seeking a first or second chance. Inspired by Larry Miller's powerful story of redemption and success, JUMP will drive impact through four key pillars: Education and Employment: Create education and workforce development programs that catalyze pathways to livable wage employment and economic mobility for youth and adults who suffer from justice system involvement. This includes a focus on personal leadership development and partnerships with employers in the sports, entertainment and business sectors. Advocacy and Policy: Work with local, state, and federal policy makers to advance legislation that reduces collateral consequences and supports education, workforce development, and public/private partnerships that support inclusive hiring practices and reduce barriers to employment as a result of an arrest history. Media and Narrative: Develop film, media and storytelling campaigns that change public perception and reshape societal narratives around the perceived scarlet letter of living with arrest records and corresponding challenges. Coalition Building: Build local coalitions that mobilize educational institutions, community-based organizations, local government, and businesses to foster first- and second-chance employment ecosystems. 'I'm launching JUMP to the world, but JUMP is so much bigger than just my story,' said Larry Miller, Chairman of the Jordan Brand. 'I'm here because I had access to opportunities that most people who've been incarcerated never see, and I took advantage of them when they came. I want JUMP to be the force that democratizes those opportunities into scalable, tangible pathways to livable-wage employment and economic mobility, available to anyone willing to strive for it. I want JUMP to build a world where everyone can fly.' JUMP programming - led by Ken Oliver, Chief Innovation Officer at The Just Trust and Managing Director of JUMP - begins in March 2025, following the formal launch of the project on Feb. 15 at NBA All-Star Weekend with a star-studded event. Featured speakers include Bryan Stevenson, founder and Executive Director of the Equal Justice Initiative and author of Just Mercy, La La Anthony, and Common. The event celebrates the launch of JUMP as well as Miller's legacy, which is detailed in his memoir by the same name, JUMP. The book chronicles Miller's journey from the streets of Philadelphia to prison to an awe-inspiring career in the world of sports and apparel. 'There are 80 million Americans with arrest records and, among them, a wealth of drive and talent,' said Ken Oliver, Managing Director of JUMP and Chief Innovation Officer at The Just Trust. 'These individuals represent a massive, untapped pool of talent ready to contribute across all sectors of business and industry. JUMP is dedicated to nurturing that potential and breaking down barriers, creating pathways to opportunity that transform lives and strengthen communities.' 'Larry Miller shows us what is possible when people are presented with opportunities to change and grow - and have the strength and conviction to take them,' said Ana Zamora, founder and CEO of The Just Trust. 'We are proud to launch this project with our board member, and hope to soon see a world where people with past criminal records who want to choose a different path can move beyond their worst moments, and meaningfully contribute to the success of their workplace and to their own futures.' Today, there are 44,000 legal barriers preventing individuals who want to choose a different path from accessing livable-wage jobs and essential resources, which contribute to our nation's high recidivism rate, our labor shortages, and the challenges in building safer communities. 'JUMP is a win for people, a win for businesses and the workforce, and a win for communities,' adds Ken Oliver. JUMP's first partnerships will be announced on Feb. 15 at the launch event in San Francisco during NBA All-Star Weekend. A number of high-profile companies and organizations will partner with JUMP to build gold-standard apprenticeship models, hire apprentices, drive public policy initiatives, and develop coalition ecosystems that support hiring initiatives for justice-impacted talent. Additional partners that made the launch event possible include: Checkr, Comcast NBCUniversal, FilmHedge, Jobs for the Future, Mayer Brown LLP, Snickers, and Talent Nova. About The Just Trust The Just Trust is a catalytic philanthropy that aggregates and deploys resources to criminal justice reform and public safety innovation in the United States. The organization - made up of The Just Trust for Education (a 501(c)(3)) and The Just Trust for Action (a 501(c)(4)) - curates investments from a diverse bench of donors and nimbly deploys them to a robust network of partners and initiatives working at the local, state, and national level in pursuit of a smaller, more humane system of justice and safety. Learn more at About JUMP JUMP (Justice and Upward Mobility Project) - a project of The Just Trust for Education - is an initiative to catalyze first- and second-chance access to education, employment and economic mobility for justice-impacted youth and adults. JUMP provides personal leadership development, skill-building programs, and employment opportunities in the sports, entertainment, and business communities. JUMP works with local, state, and federal policymakers to remove barriers that prevent educational and employment opportunities for people who have had justice involvement; develops film and media campaigns to reshape narratives and deep cultural stigmas; and builds local ecosystems across the country to develop stakeholder coalitions that foster first- and second-chance employment opportunities. JUMP is based on Larry Miller's own journey. Learn more at About Larry Miller Larry Miller is the Chairman of the Jordan Brand Advisory Board, a division of Nike Inc. He was president of the Jordan Brand from 1999-2006 and again from 2012-2021. From 2006-2012, he served as President and Alternate Governor of the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers. Prior to joining Nike in 1997, Larry served as President for Jantzen, Inc., a Manager for Kraft General Foods, and Assistant Controller at Philadelphia Newspapers, Inc. His memoir JUMP: My Secret Journey from the Streets to the Boardroom was published by William Morrow/ HarperCollins in 2022. Co-authored with his daughter Laila Lacy, JUMP details Miller's ascent from the streets of West Philadelphia to some of the highest distinctions of the corporate world.
