Eden was diagnosed with Long Covid in March 2022, which has had a significant effect on her mental and physical health
A Belfast woman is set to be recognised at a national disability charity’s annual awards for her dedication to volunteering.
Eden, who works as a youth advisor for the charity Ambitious About Autism, has been praised by Sense staff for the creativity she brings to her buddying sessions. Felicity, aged 9, from Oxfordshire, loves playing games, doing word searches and making bracelets with Eden. Felicity’s mum says the pair are very comfortable together and that Felicity, who is autistic and has ADHD, loves speaking to Eden and can be herself around her. Mum Stephanie also says that because Felicity is homeschooled, her virtual buddying sessions are a great source of social interaction for her.
Sense, the national charity that supports people with complex disabilities, received more than 100 nominations for its awards this year. It was down to a team of disabled judges to review the nominations and decide a shortlist of three entries for each category. "It’s fantastic that Eden has been recognised by the Sense Awards judges and that she’s been shortlisted for ‘Volunteer of the Year’ – it’s a great achievement and I hope Eden sees how valued she is by everyone at the charity."
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