Red Cross to recognise best young charity supporters
Howard Lake | 12 April 2010 | News
The British Red Cross is inviting individuals and organisations to nominate their best young supporters for the charity’s annual Humanitarian Citizens’ Awards. These recognise the valuable contribution young people make to the lives of others, through volunteering, first aid, fundraising, or helping their community.
The competition is open to anyone aged 25 and under, and includes individuals and groups.
Robin Wells, British Red Cross Youth Development co-ordinator said: “In a time when there are often negative images of young people, we want to celebrate their ingenuity and generosity. The Red Cross Humanitarian Citizen Awards are a chance to reward these young people and give them the recognition they deserve.”
Last year’s winners include Vikki George, aged 24, from Surrey, who set up a charity called Post Pals to send cards, gifts and letters to seriously ill children, and Beat Ambassadors, a group from Norwich who help other young people with eating disorders. You can view a video report of last year’s awards:
Nominations can be made online until 23 July. The awards will be judged by a panel of young people, which includes winners from previous years.
www.redcross.org.uk/theaward
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