The No-Way Campaign was created in 2005 by Darren Marton, with the vital and unconditional support of Federal Member for Hughes, Danna Vale MP.
As a gifted young athlete, Darren won nine consecutive premierships with the Gymea Junior Rugby League Football Club which he captained on numerous occasions. He played Harold Matthews Cup, SG Ball and Jersey Flegg with the Cronulla Sharks and represented NSW on three occasions which culminated in him being offered a scholarship with the Cronulla Sharks at the age of 16.
However, he succumbed to the lure of drugs at an early age, starting with marijuana and alcohol in high school, progressing to heroin in his early 20’s and then finally experiencing the terrors of crystal-meth, commonly known as Ice.
After a roller coaster ride which included stints in gaol and psychiatric wards, Darren turned his life around in 2004 and made a vow to use his experiences to teach young Australians about the dangers associated with drugs.
Darren launched The No-Way Campaign on the 17th of May 2006 at the Cronulla Sharks Leagues Club with a deeply moving account of his life and he now carries this powerful message into schools, youth groups and sporting clubs. The No-Way Campaign has now educated and informed well over 20 000 young people to date, as well as many extremely concerned parents with its clear, simple, but yet very powerful message.
The No-Way Campaign believes that by educating the youth within our community about the real dangers associated with illicit drugs and alcohol, it will allow young people to make good, informed choices on this very important issue. This in turn will lead to a happy, but more importantly, safe and bright future without having the need to indulge in drugs.
We also plan to dispel the myth of so called "recreational drugs" and "party drugs" such as amphetamines and ecstasy which are both poisonous and often deadly.
Individually, in teams and as an organization we are committed to on going improvement. We will promote sound, caring and honorable ethics in the conduct of all our affairs. At all times, the highest priority is given to encouraging and understanding the needs of all who participate. And our primary purpose is, and always will be, to educate our youth about the real dangers and consequences associated with drugs.
Darren Marton
Campaign Manager
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The No-Way Campaign Patron: Mr Jason Taylor
The No-Way Campaign is privilaged and honored to be able to draw on such a great role model in our community, with genuine leadership qualities to empart their knowledge onto our youth. But more importantly, to encourage and inspire young people to become all that they can be.  |
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| The No-Way Campaign junior surf classic 2007 |
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Pride of Auatralia Medal 2007 - Role Model |
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