Two young people from North America are among a group of changemakers spreading the word about the legacy of the latePrincess Diana.
Cory Nieves from New Jersey and Canada’s Faith Dickinson have been chosen among 12 cheerleaders for the prestigious 20th anniversary celebrations of theDiana Award, the only official charity set up in the late princess’s name.
New research from the organization shows that a sizeable chunk of young people believe that society has a negative view of them – despite the fact that about 60 percent in the U.K. have volunteered, and two-thirds have donated money.
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Cory Nieves.The Diana Award
Cory Nieves, 14, from Englewood, N.J., founded Mr. Cory Cares to donate cookies and money to various charities.
“I want other young people to make a change in this world. I want other kids to stand up and fight for what they believe in,” he said in a statement.
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Faith Dickinson, 16, from Peterborough, Ontario, has been making blankets for those suffering from cancer and other illnesses for more than six years. When she was nine, she helped comfort her Aunt Lyndi, who was fighting breast cancer and often complained of feeling cold. So Dickinson made a blanket – and it spawned an idea forCuddles for Cancer,a non-profit organization which provides personalized blankets. She has made more than 3,000 blankets and has branched out to also make them for returning servicemen and women who have suffered war injuries or are living with conditions like PTSD.
Last year, she joined fellowDiana Award winners at the weddingof Harry andMeghan Markle.
Young people ages 9-25 can be nominated for a Diana Award before March 29here.
source: people.com
