Regan receives sports grant

Woy Woy resident Regan Mitchell has received a $1200 sports grant to further his involvement in karate.

Regan Mitchell was one in 10 McDonald's restaurant employees across NSW to receive the sports grant.

The 17-year-old Australian Catholic University student was recognised for his excellence and participation in karate while making an outstanding balance between sport, work and his personal life.

He has been involved in the sport since the age of 12 years and has competed at regional and national levels, winning eight gold, seven silver and seven bronze medals.

Regan said he was thrilled to learn that he was a recipient of one of the sports grants.

"Working at McDonald's has taught me a lot about teamwork, leadership and striving for 100 per cent performance," he said.

"The grant will assist me in furthering my passion for karate."

McDonald's Woy Woy licensee Mr John Ursino said the McDonald's Crew Sports Grant program was introduced to provide financial encouragement to McDonald's crew members and assist recipients in the pursuit of sporting excellence.

Press release, 18 Feb 2009 Aimee Croxon, Professional Public Relations