Race Across the World's Jo and Kush set powerful example for young people
Jo and Kush, winners of Race Across the World, have become role models for young people, particularly at their former school in Liverpool. Their journey showcased friendship, support, and resilience, especially in light of personal challenges faced by Kush. The school plans to honor their achievements and use their story as inspiration for current students.
- ▪Jo and Kush won the BBC series Race Across the World, completing a 12,000km journey from Italy to Mongolia.
- ▪Their success has inspired changes in school assemblies, focusing on courage and ambition.
- ▪The pair plans to use their £20,000 prize to invest in property, reflecting their aspirations for the future.
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Race Across the World's Jo and Kush set powerful example for young peopleJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleRumeana JahangirandLouisa King,North WestBBC/Studio LambertJo Diop and Kush Burman - seen here in Turkey - won fans with their friendship and mutual supportTheir Scouse charm warmed the hearts of seven million viewers and now the example set by Race Across the World winners Jo and Kush is impacting their former school.Lee Ratcliffe, head teacher at Calderstones School in Liverpool, says he felt a "gush of pride" at seeing the teenage friends triumph in the BBC series' finale this week.Aged 19, the pair were the youngest competitors in the 12,000km adventure from Italy to Mongolia - taken without mobiles phones.Mr Ratcliffe told BBC Radio Merseyside his assemblies "have…
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