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Teenager Turns Health Challenges into Help for Others
7 May
Summary
- A 14-year-old Surrey teen supports young people facing health issues.
- He is a BBC Children in Need Ambassador for Do More Good Week.
- He actively contributes to CLAPA's youth council, creating support resources.
A 14-year-old from Surrey, who has navigated significant health conditions since birth, is now channeling his experiences into helping other young individuals. Born with a cleft lip and palate, visual impairment, and scoliosis, he required early and ongoing specialist care.
His family found crucial support through the CLAPA charity, which is backed by BBC Children in Need. Now, the teenager serves as a BBC Children in Need Ambassador for Do More Good Week, a campaign by CarFest.
As a member of CLAPA's Children and Young People's Council, he is instrumental in developing resources such as surgery guides and training materials. His involvement aims to alleviate the isolation and fear experienced by young people undergoing medical treatments.
