The TIS Times

THE TIS TIMES

Last Friday an amazing, inspirational guy called Brando came and talked to Tauranga Intermediate in the school hall. He is walking all around the coastline of New Zealand!
Brando has been walking for over a year now with just his backpack, Lady for company. Inside of his backpack is all that he needs. Some of the things in his pack are, A raft, tent, sleeping bag, a bow  and arrows and alot of other survival gear. Brando's pack must be very heavy!
The reason Brando made this tremendous decision is because he was getting in trouble with the cops and his parents, so he wanted to change his whole life around! He also wanted to find out more about himself and have some time out. Brando stated that he lives by this quote, what goes around comes around but in the end only kindness matters. He even has a tattoo on his arm of it! He also said that it's better to share moments with other people. He realised this after being alone quite alot. For example if he saw an amazing sunset it's awesome to see by yourself but the atmosphere is even more amazing when shared with another person. After a while of walking Brando decided to start walk for a charity, Ronald McDonald house. Ronald McDonald house helps sick kids and Brando has raised over $16,000 for them but his goal is $20,000. I'm sure he can reach this! At the end of Brando's talk he took a whole school selfie! He also broke his personal record of most people in a selfie!

TIS thanks Brando for his awesome talk. Good luck from us all!