11 year old Toni Doherty who lost both parent her parents in a car accident 8 years ago received a Diana Award at a special awards ceremony in Stormont.
Toni was recognised as a ‘Courageous Citizen’ and received her Award because of her bravery and sharing with other children her experience of kinship care.
Toni has worked alongside staff and volunteers to organise and run programmes and activities for younger children who are in a similar position as her.
Toni was delighted to receive her award and has made her family and everyone at Kinship Care NI so proud.