Brandon's Story

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is a rapidly-worsening condition that cruelly strips away sufferers’ muscle function. It’s a disease that has afflicted Diana Award Holder Brandon Fick, who has now lost so much motor function that he needs a wheelchair to get around and a helper in lessons to write for him. (more...)

Adam's Story

When Adam Miller was 12 he broke his neck in a tragic swimming pool accident. He was treated successfully in the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital for almost three months and, a year later, his grateful dad ran the London Marathon to raise money for staff to help more young people. (more...)

Amy's Story

“Stickability, determination, kindness towards others, a lovely sunny nature and a gentle disposition”. That’s how Amy Burton’s teachers described her when she was nominated for a Diana Award.

And rightly so. Amy manages to fulfil her own ambitions and to support her school, despite battling both dyslexia and the heart condition cardiomyopathy. (more...)

Zak's Story

Zak Rowland’s father sadly died suddenly, throwing his world into turmoil. Despite this, and a diagnosis of visual dyslexia, Zak managed to turn his school life round, achieved good results and became a valuable member of various sports teams.

Roper's Story

One day in December 2002, Roper Peckham Cooper was surprised to find that his dad had come to pick him up from school. He was pleased, but his happiness turned to shock when Roper's father told him that his mum had been killed in a traffic accident that morning. (more...)

Blaire's Story

Imagine having to undergo a general anaesthetic every week for the five months before your GCSEs. Or what it would be like, as a keen sailor, to lose the use of your arms and the ability to sit up. (more...)

Liam's Story

Imagine being told that you had cancer in your leg and lungs, and that your only chance of survival would be chemotherapy, radiotherapy and a series of operations. This is just what happened to Liam Fairhurst of Soham in Cambridgeshire, who not only battled his illness over six months before being given the "all-clear", but was inspired to help others who found themselves in a similar situation. (more...)

Dominic's Story

Dominic Hyams had no idea he was going to be presented with the Diana Award until he arrived at assembly one day and his Head of Year delivered a really flattering speech about him. Dominic's proud parents were also there to share the moment. (more...)