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Brave youngsters hailed as Northern Children of Courage Award winners announced
The prestigious Northern Children of Courage Awards took place last month at the Hilton Hotel in Gateshead, with 275 people attending the event, which recognises the achievements of young people in the region.
Now in its fourth year, the event is held in aid of the St James’s Place Charitable Foundation, building on the success of other events that have taken place in Yorkshire and the Midlands.
The awards are divided into two different age groups, 0-12 and 13-17 years, with six different categories. Nominations come from a range of charities which work with children and young people in the North East.
On behalf of the Foundation, Mark Beverley, the awards host and SJP charitable foundation representative, has spoken about the success of the awards in being able to recognise these young people’s achievements.
“Once again, the Children of Courage Awards has been able to shine a light on some of the incredible young people in our communities and their inspirational acts of bravery, kindness and charity. It really is a privilege to host this event and be able to recognise the achievements of these brilliant young people.”
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Evie Davidson, 10, from Gateshead, who won the Outstanding Bravery Award for maintaining her happy, bright disposition when taking part in a brand new trial to treat her scoliosis.
(Image: DAN AZIZ LTD)Charlie Graver, 11, from Chester-le-Street, who won the Fundraising Award for raising money for health related charities, after he was involved in a serious car accident at just 4 years old.
(Image: DAN AZIZ LTD)Archie Mair, 5, from West Denton, who won the Special Recognition Award after setting up his own food collection service, promoting it through social media and delivering the food to CDW Foodbank.
(Image: DAN AZIZ LTD)Leo Shepherd, 11, from Lynemouth, who won the Young Carer of the Year Award, as despite having ADHD and ASD, he has given extraordinary support to his family members, particularly a sibling with complex medical needs.
(Image: DAN AZIZ LTD)Ann Bond, 9, from Wallsend, who won the Sporting Achievement Award as despite having global learning disabilities and speech and language delay, she has continued to show enthusiasm and dedication to sport.
(Image: DAN AZIZ LTD)Reece Wray, 16, from Consett, who won the Outstanding Bravery Award for being a shining example of bravery and resilience when taking his GCSE’s, after both his father and grandfather sadly passed away
(Image: DAN AZIZ LTD)Rosie Bell, 15, from Ponteland, won the Fundraising Award for her passionate work improving conditions and services for people with disabilities, despite living with cerebral palsy.
(Image: DAN AZIZ LTD)Billie-Jo Storey, 17, from Consett, who won the Special Recognition Award, as she struggles with autism and hypermobility syndrome, but has attended the Foundation of Light’s Kick’s programme since 2017.
(Image: DAN AZIZ LTD)Sophie Ord, 15, and Liam Fox, 14, from Wallsend, who won the Young Carer of the Year Award, as they are exceptional carers to their siblings with learning disabilities, and have set up a project to give young carers some time to themselves
(Image: DAN AZIZ LTD)Joe Field, 15, from Normanby, who won the Sporting Achievement Award after devoting himself to his chosen sport of swimming, despite having the rare conditions of dwarfism and immunodeficiency, and now has sights set on the Paralympics
(Image: DAN AZIZ LTD)FACT Crisis and Talking Therapies Team, who won the Care Team Award for offering a wide range of support, services and holistic therapy services outside of the hospital environment
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