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Hi Mark, Andrew Green suggested you may be able to advise me on my current project. Perhaps you know of a high school that may be interested in setting up a facility for their youth to participate in a streaming presentation via the net on youth…

Oct 9, 2009

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hi Claudine our connecting is well over due lets try link next week if you have anytime available. fone 07786 788 301 to book date and time, if not, i will call you. thanx! Prince

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sounds good why dont you contact me on prince@kiyan.org or contact my PA Ellen Bryant so we can organise a time to meet and chat on 07786 788 301 thank you so much for contacting me i look forward to meeting with you. kind regards Prince

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Hi Mark, How are things with you and the work you are doing? Paulette suggested I get in touch with you as I present a radio talk show on Bang radio which is targeted at youth. I wanted to know if you would be interested in being interviewed on the…

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hey mark good to hear from you. we do need to link up let me know when you are free.

Apr 4, 2009

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Your Professional/Academic Profile: My name is Mark Prince. I was born 10th March 1969, the 3rd child of Clarence and Marva Prince. When I was 12 months we moved from Finsbury Park to Wood Green after I caused a fire and ruined our home. No one was hurt thank God. Growing up with two brothers and a sister was fun and I remember even though we didn’t have much money we were happy. Like any family we had our problems and having experienced a turbulent relationship with my Dad I decided to run away from home and was homeless at aged 15.

I had dreams and aspirations but no direction. I got involved in a criminal lifestyle believing I could make lots of money and enjoy a better life for myself, Tracy and my kids (Tannisa and Kiyan at that time).

By the age of 21 I woke up to the reality of my situation and where my choices were going to eventually lead me. I wanted to be a good Dad and didn’t want to risk not seeing my kids. I wanted to achieve more in my life because I believed in myself deep down and realised this life style of easy money was appealing but had no future and security. It was very unpredictable, risky and would eventually prevent me from the happy secure life I had dreamt of for myself and my family.

I decided I wanted to be a boxer. My Dad used to box and was a light heavyweight champion in Guyana. He used to take me and my brothers running with him and teach us boxing skills at home. I never thought I would be a boxer one day. I trained hard for 9 months, changed my lifestyle, my diet and I became more disciplined. In 1992 I began my amateur career and won my 1st 4fights and even though I was still considered a novice I was confident in my ability and decided to enter in the ABA (Amateur Boxing Association) competition, which is where amateur boxers compete to find the best fighters in England.

I stopped all my opponents winning the North West Division and London titles before being beaten in the semi-finals. I made a huge impact on the boxing scene by now because I had beaten seasoned amateurs who were ranked in the top five! I had nine fights as an amateur boxer and won eight, knocking out 7.

I then turned professional in 1993 and signed a 5 year contract with Frank Warren in 1995. I won 2 international belts; the World Boxing Organisation (WBO) and International Boxing Federation (IBF), before I fought for the World Title in September 1998. I lost my first fight out of 19 against a great champion; Darius Michalchowski, who was unbeaten in 36 fights at the time.

My record stood at 19 wins; 15 knockouts and 1 loss, when I sustained a terrible injury to my knee in 2000, preventing me from fighting again. I felt frustrated, depressed and lost with no plans for the future. Doing various types of jobs to make ends meet I was searching for something I belonged to so I decided to start voluntary youth work. I wanted to help young people struggling to navigate their way through life and reach their full potential. I was told by the young people and professionals about the positive impact I was having while doing this work. It brought about a feeling I never experienced in the ring and I knew this was to be my new career.

I found my biggest opponents in life were life’s challenges; my 4th son was stillborn and my Mother nearly died with a blood clot to the brain, which left her unable to walk for a year.

Then came the tragic loss of my son Kiyan who was a talented football striker and had a contract with QPR and a promising future ahead of him. He was stabbed to death outside his school as he peaceable broke up a fight, a knife was drawn out on him, he asked the pupil to put the knife away and turned to walk away, he was jumped on and stabbed several times, with one fatal stab wound to the heart... killing him.

Five months after Kiyan was taken, my Dad unexpectedly died. I knew my relationship with God was what saved me from giving up or going crazy or topping myself. I decided to use my grief positively and worked tirelessly to raise awareness of the terrible impact carrying and using knives is having on families in our communities and the future of our children.

I am now a public and motivational speaker and the Founder of The Kiyan Prince Foundation. I speak out against gang culture, against knife crime. I have done interviews with all national TV stations, talk shows, various schools in and out of London. I was presented with the Childrens Champion award by Priminister Gordon Brown for the work i am doing with young people in 2008. I am passionate about helping people to make positive choices in life and believe we are all responsible for bringing up our youths so we need to model what we expect of them.

I go wherever young people are; schools, referral units, prisons, etc to share my pain and inspire others to value their lives and live productively. I have also:

- filmed a documentary for ITV called “Put the Knives and Guns down”
- been a panellist at the NBCPA National Black Crown Prosecutors Association annual conference
- been a panellist for The News Of The World 'Save our Streets' Campaign
- been a motivational speaker for Trident event - Metropolitan Police and at:
- Black Boys in Business – an entrepreneurial event

Your Social Profile/ just more about who you are: Life

Your Organisation:Description and Services offered: In loving memory of my son, I set up the Kiyan Prince Foundation in 2008 to reach even more youth. To make more young people aware of the pain they are causing to others, helping them to believe in thereself and create positive changes in their lives. The Kiyan Prince Foundation is also building a support network for other families that are suffering and going through the same traumatic experiences.

Mark Prince - A Children's Champion...

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At 9:53am on October 9, 2009, Angela Ayoola-Enahoro said…: Hi Mark, Andrew Green suggested you may be able to advise me on my current project. Perhaps you know of a high school that may be interested in setting up a facility for their youth to participate in a streaming presentation via the net on youth violence. This will be hosted by the Booker T Washington Senior High School in Florida 10th/11th December. I am the London Rep responsible for management, locating a partner school and publicizing the event. I would really appreciate your input, advice and suggestions. You can contact me on 07854-989-702. Angela

At 11:31pm on May 21, 2009, Tola Onigbanjo said…: Hi Mark,
How are things with you and the work you are doing?
Paulette suggested I get in touch with you as I present a radio talk show on Bang radio which is targeted at youth. I wanted to know if you would be interested in being interviewed on the radio to talk about what you've been through and what you do now and just give a positive message to the young listeners.
If you are interested, let me know.
Tola

At 8:30pm on April 4, 2009, Claudine Reid MBE said…: hey mark good to hear from you. we do need to link up let me know when you are free.

At 9:14pm on April 1, 2009, Kay - Black Youth Achievements said…: Thanks for your comment and good wishes Mark.

Yes, you saw me at Paulettes 'Black Boys in Business' event. I gave you some info, but you were really really busy so I didn't get to talk to you properly!

Keep up your fantastic work, and hope to link in the near future

Kay
Black Youth Achievements.

At 7:13pm on February 16, 2009, Tola Onigbanjo said…: Hi Mark,
I managed to catch you on Noel's HQ and was glad the site sent out the message to us members to watch it.
Keep up the good work that you do as I know that it will impact lives some of which you may not hear about but just know that your labour is never in vain.
Stay blessed.

At 7:08pm on February 14, 2009, Paulette West MBE BUC Ambassador said…: Hey Mr Confiddent!

Good looking on Noels HQ!!

Bless

x

At 6:19pm on February 9, 2009, Sharon Simpson said…: Hey Mark
I liked your message and all that text speak.
I'm just getting used to using this and other sites like it. It's a good way to connect.
Take care
Love
Sharon x

At 8:44pm on February 6, 2009, Paulette West MBE BUC Ambassador said…: Yo bro,
Wassup !!!!
lol
P
x

At 7:14pm on February 3, 2009, Nathan John_Entrepreneur/Speaker said…: Great to see you on here bro...need to link up soon!!

Nath

At 6:09pm on February 3, 2009, Sharon Simpson said…: Hi Mark
Just giving you a shout out on this site. How's it all going? I was flicking through channels and caught you on Noel Edmond's show. You are a natural talent in front of the camera.
Keep it up.
Love
Sharon x