Boy, 13, awarded British Empire Medal after raising thousands for charity
A 13-year-old boy who has raised thousands of pounds for charities is the youngest person to feature on the New Year Honours list.
Ibrahim Yousaf, from Oldham, Greater Manchester, will receive a British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to the community after his fundraising efforts on behalf of local causes.
The schoolboy, who won the British Citizen Youth Award earlier this year, began his charity work at the age of 12 when he donated his birthday money to the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital charity.
Since then, Ibrahim, who is a patient there, has continued to raise even more for a host of other good causes.
He said: ‘I want to thank the people of Oldham who are supporting me, especially the #oldhamhour community who are supporting me so outstandingly.
‘This recognition is solely down to everyone’s incredible support in helping me in my campaign.
‘I truly believe the real stars and the heroes are the charities and all I ask is for everyone to please follow and support them.’
The teenager raised more than £1,300 for cancer support centre Maggie’s in eight months.
He has made more than £2,000 overall for causes including Oldham Foodbank, Dr Kershaw’s Hospice and the Oldham Mayor’s Charities.
Ibrahim also helps to raise awareness for charities through his Twitter account.
The schoolboy, who won the British Citizen Youth Award earlier this year, began his charity work at the age of 12 when he donated his birthday money to the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital charity.
Since then, Ibrahim, who is a patient there, has continued to raise even more for a host of other good causes.
He said: ‘I want to thank the people of Oldham who are supporting me, especially the #oldhamhour community who are supporting me so outstandingly.
‘This recognition is solely down to everyone’s incredible support in helping me in my campaign.
‘I truly believe the real stars and the heroes are the charities and all I ask is for everyone to please follow and support them.’
The teenager raised more than £1,300 for cancer support centre Maggie’s in eight months.
He has made more than £2,000 overall for causes including Oldham Foodbank, Dr Kershaw’s Hospice and the Oldham Mayor’s Charities.
Ibrahim also helps to raise awareness for charities through his Twitter account.
