#A new scholarship aims to save at-risk youths from falling victim to the streets while at the same time, bolstering the nation’s Olympic programme.  And, it gives donors the chance to cement the legacy of their generosity, or name the donation after a deserving person of their choosing.

#Olympic Judo Federation president D’Arcy Rahming said that for less than $2 a day, a company or individual can help one child develop the discipline and character to overcome his or her challenging circumstances.

#Mr Rahming said he founded the Youth of Steel Discipline programme based on his experience as a martial artist and community activist.  The goal is for many of the children to become members of the national team and eventually, Olympians.

#As well as providing an elite competitive martial arts training regime, the scheme aims to impart lessons about integrity, honour, character and sincerity – traits that are increasingly in short supply in today’s Bahamas.  “I had no idea the need was so great until I actually got out there,” Mr Rahming said.

#Soon after he began the programme, he realised that if it was going to make an impact he would have to expand.  Mr Rahming explained that he trains top College of the Bahamas students to lead the programme, not only in Judo, but also subjects like anger management, conflict resolution and how to protect from child predators.

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