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Koko News    |   Global   |   25 Nov 2024

Siblings of the Year Award Winners Showcase Compassion and Care

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BayleighandFreddiehavebeennamed'SiblingsoftheYear'bySensecharityfortheirexemplarycarefortheirbrotherArchie,whohascerebralpalsyandadditionalneeds.

Archie'smothercreditsBayleighandFreddiefortheirassistanceinfeeding,clothing,bathing,andprovidingmedicalsupportandphysiotherapyforArchie.

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The2024SenseAwardsalsorecognizedothercompassionatechildrenlikeMarianne,whohelpedherbrotherLeviduringaseizurebygatheringtowelstosupporthim.

Marianne'smotherpraisedherdaughterforstandingupforLeviandotherswhoareperceivedas'different'withinsociety.

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Ten-year-oldBryannawashonoredwiththe'CareroftheYear'awardforcaringforherdisabledmotherandhelpingwithhouseholdchoresandcreatinga'calmingcorner'forherbrotherwithadditionalneeds.

Rossi,anomineefor'CareroftheYear',assistshisfatherwhohasmitochondrialdiseasebyprovidingfood,drink,andmedicationwhenneeded.

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Rossi'smotherhighlightedhowautismhasmadehimacompassionateandempatheticcaregiverdespitecommonmisconceptionsaboutthecondition.

Therecognitionoftheseyoungcaregivershighlightstheimportanceofcompassionandsupportforindividualswithdisabilitiesandhealthconditions.

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Siblings of the Year Award Winners Showcase Compassion and Care: image

Bayleigh and Freddie have been named 'Siblings of the Year' by Sense charity for their exemplary care for their brother Archie, who has cerebral palsy and additional needs.

Archie's mother credits Bayleigh and Freddie for their assistance in feeding, clothing, bathing, and providing medical support and physiotherapy for Archie.

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The 2024 Sense Awards also recognized other compassionate children like Marianne, who helped her brother Levi during a seizure by gathering towels to support him.

Marianne's mother praised her daughter for standing up for Levi and others who are perceived as 'different' within society.

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Ten-year-old Bryanna was honored with the 'Carer of the Year' award for caring for her disabled mother and helping with household chores and creating a 'calming corner' for her brother with additional needs.

Rossi, a nominee for 'Carer of the Year', assists his father who has mitochondrial disease by providing food, drink, and medication when needed.

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Rossi's mother highlighted how autism has made him a compassionate and empathetic caregiver despite common misconceptions about the condition.

The recognition of these young caregivers highlights the importance of compassion and support for individuals with disabilities and health conditions.

I'm Koko, saying goodbye and stay curious. Tune in next time for more fun news and cool words. See you then!