The Lions Children of Courage Awards Program is now established as an important and extremely worthwhile project of Lions Clubs in our District. What are the Lions Children of Courage Awards? The Children of Courage awards recognise a very special group of children and their families. There are many awards that recognise the achievements of young people, however children with ‘special needs’ were not catered for. These awards are especially designed to recognise the courage and bravery shown by these children every day. The Children of Courage Awards are not a competition. Every recipient of an award is a “winner” in his or her own right, as the recognition of these young peoples’ achievements will: 1.Act as an encouragement for their future 2.Help them to believe in themselves, and 3.Help to increase their self-worth All Children want to be accepted by others, regardless of any special needs they may have. These awards will portray them as children who have successfully overcome additional barriers which face them in this world. Categories of Awards There are four (4) categories for which a child may be nominated … Special Needs Children with special needs who have shown courage in the face of adversity. Such Children include those who are confined to wheelchairs, who are sight, hearing, or speech impaired, or have undergone long periods of medical treatment, surgery or hospitalization, which has perhaps brought pain and trauma to their young lives. Courageous Act or Deed A child who without regard for personal safety, has been instrumental in the preservation of life and/or property, or has rendered assistance at an accident, or whose concerns for others is worthy of recognition. This category may also include children who have undergone lifesaving surgery, or undergone daily medical treatments i.e. diabetes. A child who acts as a carer for a parent may be recognized under this category. Sibling Recognition Award This category is for siblings who actively participate in the daily care for their brother or sister who has a ‘special need’. Inspiring Sporting Achievement For children who have overcome great personal hardship/disadvantage to compete as an individual or team member in their chosen sport. Thankyou to the Lions Club, whom had already generously supported us for Jay and his 1st treatment to Avene, we were proud and humbled to be nominated and recognised with this medalion. Jay will have this medal to remind him of his courage when battlinng the constant itch. It was also very grounding to be apart of the ceremony to be surrounded by families and their children that have had HUGE life changing diseases and medical set backs, these Kids had 1 thing in common, they were all fighters and have all improved and are living proof that they are all warriors with their own battle to fight! Well done to all the children awarded and to all the children out there that are fighting their own battle too! Stay strong and keep on fighting , I pray that your battle day will soon come to an end and you can have relief to live your life to the fullest
Posted on: Sun, 19 Oct 2014 08:00:00 +0000
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