Two year six St Patrick's Parish School Albury students have been recognised with a Fred Hollows Humanitarian Award.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
$0/
(min cost $0)
or signup to continue reading
Kate Longley and Kate Dallinger were two of 85 students from across the state who demonstrated compassion, integrity and kindness towards others and were presented their awards at a ceremony at the University of Technology Sydney on Thursday.
Both girls were nominated by their teachers Ryan Kittelty and Jo Good, for their "altruistic and compassionate nature".
"These ladies, off their own merits, raised money by baking rainbow biscuits to provide and make blankets for our local hospital," Mr Kittelty said.
"One small blanket that they made was donated to the children's war and the larger one was taken to the cancer centre where the girls met the recipient of the blanket.
IN OTHER NEWS:
"The 24-year-old cancer patient was so grateful and happy to receive it, with the rest of the fundraising going to the cancer centre."
The Humanity Award is a national initiative of The Fred Hollows Foundation that acknowledges year six students who follow in Fred's footsteps by demonstrating humanitarian values towards others.
Thurgoona Public School student Talia Whitbourn was also nominated for the award.
"Talia is always helping out others above and beyond what is expected," mother Lisa Whitbourn said.
"She is very aware of other children who may be left out in social situations and ensure they are included."
Founding director Gabi Hollows said the award highlights inspirational students making a positive difference in their communities.
"Fred would have been incredibly proud of the contribution these students are making to society and of The Foundation for recognising and encouraging them to help others, no matter how big or small their actions," she said.