I was homeless but ice skating changed my life
Published: 12/23/2025

Ice skating transforms life of homeless youth, paving way to Olympics dream
Charlie, a former homeless youth, found solace in ice skating after a tumultuous past. Representing Great Britain internationally, he expressed how the sport altered his life. Overcoming homelessness and personal struggles, he harbors dreams of Olympic glory, crediting ice skating for teaching him discipline and self-respect. With a relentless dedication of 20 hours a week alongside work and studies, he now thrives on the ice, a far cry from his previous hardships.



