Jack "the lad" Hayes is a familiar name to many people in Sussex as the former long standing host of the Heart Sussex breakfast show, a position Jack held for over fifteen years making him one of the longest serving same show breakfast presenters in the UK. Over those years Jack’s cheeky chappy character amassed a following and support from the local community, however what many people may not be aware of is the journey he went on before finding his place in radio. Jack was bought up in very poor and tough surroundings in south London, struggled at school and struggled to find his identity and place in the world. Once he had finished school, Jack bounced around jobs which led him to live a somewhat hedonistic lifestyle.

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An opportunity then arose where he had two paths he could take, one which could and ultimately did define him and allow him to create a career, or the other which would leave him in his then current situation. He took the opportunity and never looked back. Fifteen years and numerous national awards later, Jack wants to give back to the part of the world that in his words "really took me in" and support local young people to make sure they take the right paths and share the key life lessons which he has picked up along the way. Jack shares stories to build confidence, determination and provide young people with the belief they need in life.