The HKL Time Vol 1 # 6

reshaped him.

"Prison taught me discipline... it taught me community, and HKL," he shared.

It was during that time that he discovered running as hidden talent that would ultimately change his life.

After his release, Dange began organizing small group work- outs in local parks. What started as a simple effort of bringing people together quickly grew into something much bigger.

Building the Future: Education Through

Today, Made Running stands as one of the largest fitness com- munities in Europe; a move- ment built on inclusion, connec- tion, and purpose.

Humility, Kindness, & Love

"We decided not to leave anying these values,” he explained. "Even if they don't always have the language for it."

one behind," he said. "Not just At the heart of the HKL in running, but in life."

Conference, a powerful pan- el discussion brought together leading voices in education to explore one pressing question: How do we prepare young peo- ple not just for success but for a meaningful, compassionate

From corporate professionals to those struggling to find their footing, people from all walks of life come together through Made Running proving that community has the power to heal, uplift, and transform.

He emphasized that when chil- dren experience genuine con- nection friendship, compassion, and deeper forms of love they begin to grow into their most authentic selves. From there, he believes, anything is possible.

future?

Led by host Simon Nowell, the conversation tackled some of the biggest challenges fac- ing today's world from climate change and global conflict to the rapid rise of AI. While sys- tems and policies often struggle to keep up, the panel offered a refreshing perspective: real change begins much closer to home.

Beyond the Ring

Though their journeys were vastly different, the message from all three speakers was united and clear:

The Power of Example

For Helen Morgan, the key lies not in systems, but in people.

Drawing from her global work with schools through the Edu- cational Collaborative for In- ternational Schools (ECIS), she highlighted a simple overlooked truth: underestimate young people.

Strength is not defined by phys- ical power or public success but by HKL. Whether through sup- porting mental health, show- ing gratitude in the smallest moments, or building commu- nities that uplift others, these men demonstrated what it tru- ly means to live the values of HKL.

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Paul Kilbride opened with a grounded yet optimistic view. While acknowledging the com- plexity of modern education, he suggested that we may some- times overcomplicate things.

But more importantly, she shift- ed the focus to adults.

"Let's not just be role models," she said. "Let's be real models."

And in doing so, they reminded the audience that greatness is not just something you achieve; it's something you choose to live, every single day.

In other words, children don't need perfection they need au- thenticity. They need to see HKL lived out daily by teach- ers, parents, and communities.

Working closely with young people every day, Kilbride sees something different from the often-negative narratives por- trayed in society.

Change, she reminded the au- dience, doesn't begin with pol- icy. It begins in classrooms. In "Young people are already liv-

Host Speaker Simon Nowell

Dr. Rebecca Tickell, Educational Researcher

Richard Parker, Head of school at International School of London

Paul Kilbride, Old Swinford Hospital School

Helen Morgan, Head of Leadership of develop- ment & Learning at ECIS