Lauren’s Story

Lauren, aged 12 from Bexhill on Sea, is a Diana Champion Fundraiser.

When I found out that I was to receive a Diana Award I was very honoured.

I just wanted to raise money for charities to help other children and their families. I was not expecting any recognition, it is a real honour to be recognised for something I enjoy doing.

I have organised various fundraising activities, including sponsored walks, glider flights 3,000 feet in the air, zipsliding off bridges and most recently sleeping in a cardboard box!

I would have loved to have met Princess Diana as I feel that we are very similar. I care very deeply about children who suffer or who are unable to walk. As when I was born my parents were told that I may never be able to walk. So when I did, my parents were clearly relieved and from my chats with my mum I now know how important it is to see your child take its first steps. Something that some parents never experience.

To be involved with the Diana Award Network is also a privilege and really nice to be able to keep in touch with the nice people I have met and who have a similar outlook on life as me.

I know that the Diana Award is well recognised generally and it is a real honour to be a part of it.