On Thursday 25th April, The Garden Rooms at Tennants in Leyburn hosted the inaugural Service Children Awards. We are thrilled to announce that one of our pupils, Riley Manuel (10Ford), took home the coveted Community Champion Award!
Riley consistently dedicates his free time to making a positive impact. He devotes countless hours to his community, from litter picking around the Garrison to assisting local Councillors. He also volunteers at Bramble Woods and aspires to raise funds for his football and rugby teams. Additionally, Riley demonstrates incredible responsibility at home, helping with his younger siblings who require extra care while his father serves away in the military.
Riley's stepmother, Amy, expressed her pride: "Riley is an extraordinary and resilient young man. His caring nature and positive attitude inspire him to put others before himself. He takes on a lot of responsibility at home, looking after his younger disabled siblings, and it makes us incredibly proud."
Service Children’s Champion, Angela Campbell, who conceived the awards ceremony, shared Riley's reaction: "He told me he felt incredibly proud and determined to continue making a positive impact."
Stacey Johnson, Risedale Service Children's Advocate, echoed the sentiment: "I'm immensely proud of Riley. He embodies the values of a true Community Champion and is a credit to the Risedale Family. We have no doubt he'll achieve great things."
On Facebook, Catterick Garrison Football Manager, Neil Rooney, commented, "Riley is also a qualified football referee and often referees games for the junior teams of Catterick Garrison Football Centre. Well done Riley!"
More information and support for Service Children and military families can be found on our dedicated website page: Service Children.
Photo Credit: Service Children’s Champion, Angela Campbell.