Brave ambassador

Photo by Craig Baxter.
Photo by Craig Baxter.
Cure Kids ambassador Brayden Warnock-Hannon (11), with the support of teacher Scott Manson, addressed some 500 pupils and staff at Kaikorai Valley College yesterday on what it was like to be a Cure Kids ambassador and how it all came about.

It was the first time he had spoken publicly in such a forum since he received burns to 45% of his body from a fire as a 5-year-old.

He ended his speech by saying he hoped everyone enjoyed Red Nose Day and would remember him when they saw him around school.

Brayden's father, Dominic Hannon, said he felt it was important his son shared his experiences with his peers.

''I personally believe it's important to him because it's the one time he's really opened up to his peers,'' Mr Hannon said.

''It's important for him to say, yes he has been burned, but he's no different to anyone else.''

Cure Kids raises funds to find cures for serious illnesses in children and Red Nose Day is its annual, national appeal.

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