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Sam

Sam

Name: Sam Thomas
Age: 21
Year of the Fix: 2008
Location: Brighton
Campaign: Raise awareness of male eating disorders

When I was 13 years old, I developed an eating disorder as a result of being bullied. At first, I had no idea what it was or how to stop it. Then once I researched bulimia, I at least had a name for the disorder, but I did not understand much about it.

                                           

Eating disorders are primarily seen as something only women can develop, so I was not sure what to do. I only really discovered even what bulimia was when I one day caught a glimpse of an article in my mum's magazines, but even then I was unsure how to deal with it.

 

As I went through my teens, I found less and less support for men with eating disorders, and decided that something needed to be done to raise awareness of eating disorders among men.

 

That is when I came up with the idea of the website ‘Men Get Eating Disorders Too’ (MGEDT). I was 21 when I started my Fix, and I worked with Fixers to create an awareness of male eating disorders, and to provide men with a platform and community to share their experiences.

 

I want to dispel the myth that only women can get eating disorders, and make people more aware of the pressures which cause men to develop these disorders, while providing a network for sufferers to share support.

 

Through the website, I not only offer support to sufferers, but to health professionals who may need guidance in how to deal with the pressure men face.

 

*NOTE: Fixers sometimes go beyond the 16-25yr age bracket while working on their Fix

Here is a list of people who helped me with my Fix:

 

David Patrick

Ashley Day

Gareth Boughtwood

Samantha Ranson

Alice Colquhoun

Zaid Alkayat

Matthew MacDonell

Scarman Trust

A group in Brighton which works with people to empower them through personalised support.

  

Sheila McKechnie Foundation

A foundation which helps support projects by people making a difference to their communities. They assisted my Fix in getting my MGEDT movement started.

 

Santander Community Plus Initiative

A project run by Santander which awards money to projects which are making a difference. A grant here helped establish MGEDT.

 

Lorna Marchant – Eating Disorders Counsellor from Harpur Counselling Practice, Bedford
Lorna gave advice on the signs to look for regarding eating disorders in my first broadcast story.

 

Stacey Poole – Health Correspondent, ITV News Meridian

Featured me and publicised my website during Eating Disorders Week in 2009.

 

I have also received huge support on my Twitter and Facebook pages which are followed by thousands of people from around the UK and beyond.

November 2014

An article was published in the Telegraph by insideMAN's Editor Glen Poole, which includes my views on eating disorders awareness campaigns directed at men. Click here to read the article.

 

September 2014

Myself and fellow Fixer Adam Coles attended the Labour Party Conference in Manchester and took part in a Fixers debate with Tristram Hunt MP, Shadow Education Minister, on social action. We also had the opportunity to speak to Mr Hunt and an assembled audience about our projects.

 

I later attended the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham which was chaired by Chloe Smith MP. The panel also included Rajay Naik from the Open University and I discussed my own experiences of overcoming an eating disorder. 

 

July 2014

I showed my support for Fixers by encouraging others to vote for them as the UK's 'Best Charity' in the National Lottery Awards. To find out more, read the Daily Mail Online article.

 

April 2014

The past two years we have run workshop tours funded by the Lottery. We are now touring the country including Scotland and Northern Ireland for the first time.

 

I am still campaigning to raise awareness of male eating disorders and am continuing to work with my website to push my campaign nationally.

 

Since my Fixers project in 2008, the website has evolved into a concrete registered charity and my campaign has reached more than 10 million people across the world!

 

From local and national media coverage, to my UK tour offering training and advice to health professionals, MGEDT has gone from strength to strength.

 

I've also had the opportunity to take my campaign to the Department of Health to raise awareness of male eating disorders.

 

My story was recently featured by MSN Wellbeing. Click here to read the article.

 

26th February 2013

I attended the official UK-wide Fixers launch at Westminster, London, and talked about my project with fellow Fixers and a group of MPs.

  

 

Following on from a petition asking the Government to improve services and delivery of care for male eating disorders, I continue to provide training workshops across the country and have agreed to help other Fixers wishing to raise awareness of eating disorders with their projects. I have also secured some further funding and make regular contributions to the print and television media on related subjects.

 

22nd January 2013

I appeared on Channel 4's 'Supersize vs Superskinny'. You can read more about it and find a link to the programme by clicking here.

 

January 2012

MGEDT launched a new petition calling on the government to improve service provision for men with eating disorders both on policy and delivery levels – received 534 signatories

 


Since the start of my Fixers project, I have won many different awards from across the country, including:

 - Talk Talk Digital Heroes South East Award

 - Beacon Prize

 - Beat Awards

 - Mental Healthy Award for Heroic Community Champion

 

 

When the website was launched it was featured in:

 - BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat

 - Channel 4 News

 - The  Scotsman

 - Many regional newspapers and websites

 

 

I have also be quoted speaking about male eating disorders in:

 - Daily Express

 - Attitude magazine

 - Daily Mirror

 - BBC Inside Out

 - Daybreak (November 2012)

 - Channel 4's 'Supersize vs. Superskinny' (Jan 2013)

 - BBC Sussex Radio

 - BBC Tees Radio

Related Stories

fixer link Feel Happy Eating Fix Triumph 19th Jun 2015
fixer link The Feel Happy Eating Fix 1st Jun 2015
fixer link Unmasking Male Eating Disorders 13th May 2013
fixer link Look who Loves Fixers 1st Mar 2013
fixer link Fixers 'Fire Up' Westminster 26th Feb 2013
fixer link Men Get Eating Disorders Too 10th Dec 2009

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Graeme

I'm changing misconceptions about Asperger's.
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Rachel Collins

I want to show young people that exercise can improve their mental health.
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Adonis

We want employers to recognise the skills those with learning disabilities have to offer.
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Georgia Goodman

I want to show children the dangers of online grooming
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Kamari

I want to tackle the stigma often attached to mental ill health.
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Ahmed

We're encouraging young people have a positive impact on their community.
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Hannah W

Being a young carer can be tough, so I want to help others find a way to relax.
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Sophie

I used to get drunk as a student, now I'm challenging young people to stay sober.
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Laurie

I want to show people the impact of having family deployed overseas.
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Gareth R

We want the public to see parkour as a genuine sport and not an anti-social activity.
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Jai

I want people to be more accepting of transgender relationships.
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Janine Ling-Carr

I'm using art to show how isolating hyperkinetic disorder can be
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Jade W

I want to warn youngsters about being safe on social media sites.
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Armando

I put drink, drugs and getting into trouble behind me, when I found a sport I love.
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Cillian D

We want to show how performing arts can help stop anti-social behaviour.
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Nat Pattinson

I want to show disabled people the difference sport can make to their lives
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Christina

I want to encourage young people to take up basketball.
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Mercedes and Bethany

We made an advert to stop boy racers on the roads.
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Joni

I want people to express themselves without fear of discrimination.
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Paige

I want to encourage more women to consider a career in construction.
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Emily Lumley

I would like people to understand Alzheimer's so they can better support families.
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Jade

I used to smoke cannabis. Now I want to warn people of the dangers of it.
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Azzees

I want to show young people the different ways they can be political
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Danny

I want to help servicemen and women adjust to normality when they return.
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Lydia

My team and I want others to recognise the vital role played by young carers.
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Mackenzy

Through a leaflet campaign my friend and I are stopping racing in the streets.
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Emma-Louise

I want to inspire young people to read and write rather than watch television.
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Richard

As a blind singer, I'm challenging music industry stereotypes.
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William H

My team and I want male victims of domestic abuse to seek support.
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Ethan Mcinally 

Ethan wants to raise awareness about drugs and alcohol abuse.
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Colette

I want to change the stereotypes people have towards blindness.
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Luke A

I want to show others what life with autism can be like.
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Matthew

I want to help teachers understand the challenges faced by young carers.
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Darcie

We want more people to get involved in sport.
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Jack Marasco

I want to help people spot the signs of domestic violence
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Connor H

I want to challenge the negative stereotypes attached to homelessness.
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Lowri Jones

I have made a booklet for bullies and those at the hands of them.
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'Nathan Barr'

I want to see more facilities for young people in Waringstown, Co Down
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Chloe P

We want to show that cheerleading is a sport that requires dedication and skill.
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Kim W

A Fixer from London is showing other mums the benefits of breastfeeding.
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Nathan W

I want to get more young people in the kitchen and cooking for themselves.
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'Melody'

I want young people to spot signs of domestic violence and help stop it.
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Frances Shillito

I want to show that it's possible to recover from an eating disorder
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Kayleigh

I want to encourage people to be themselves
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Jordan M

I want to inspire graduates searching for work by relaying success stories.
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Stephen B

We want employers to recognise the potential of job applicants with dyslexia.
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Tori

My team and I want to break down the stereotypes linked to refugees.
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'Jane'

I want to urge professionals working with young CSE victims to treat them with respect
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Angharad 

I want to help young people find ways to cope with mental health conditions.
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Lauren Murchison

I want young mothers dealing with post- natal depression to speak about their emotions.
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'Jackie'

I want to warn teenagers about the signs of an unhealthy and abusive relationship.
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Abigail

I want people to understand the benefits of studying youth work.
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Josh Kennedy

I want to show young people how important it is to have a good education
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Nadia

I want to show how changes to disability benefits are affecting real people.
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Chloe Hopkins

I want to warn young people about stalkers and encourage them to stay safe online.
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Josh S

I want to encourage people not to bow to peer pressure when it comes to sex.
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Crystal Turner-Brightman

Crystal wants to encourage people with PTSD to be survivors, not victims.
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Connie Chadwick

A campaign to encourage better road safety.
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Devan

I want to design a website for teachers to use to combat bullying.
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John L

My team and I want to ensure that young disabled people don’t feel isolated.
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'Máire'

I’m showing what could be seen as bully behaviour.
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Sefton Dosi

I want to educate people about cyber security.
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Lisa

I want older generations to change the way they view young people
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Olivia G

I want to help tackle hate crime and encourage multiculturalism.
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Lucie

I want to show people that having too much sugar can be bad for your teeth.
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Gabriel Ledson

I want to educate people about autism
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Russell

I want others to get tested for heart conditions after I was diagnosed with one at 23.
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Phil

I want young people diagnosed with diabetes to know that it's manageable.
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Sam Kaye

I’m encouraging young people with disabilities to try martial arts.
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Gemma M

As young farmers we want to encourage others to take an interest in agriculture.
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David

We want to encourage people to offer support to those with mental health conditions.
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Faith Peddie

We want to reduce the stigma around mental health.
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Skipton Road Safety Group

We're teaching young people to drive safely.
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Freddy

 

We want to end negative attitudes towards people who are LGBTQ.
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Jermaine

I have experienced the heartache of witnessing a family member battle schizophrenia.
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'Zoe'

We want to encourage communication to prevent family breakdown.
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Caitlin S

I want young people to feel comfortable with the way they look.
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Jade C

I helped visually impaired people express how they see the world through photos.
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Nicole Williams

I want to the younger generation to be more open about their feelings
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Tomasz Skowron

I want to improve understanding of lupus
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Zara Parkin

I want gender inequality in workplaces to stop
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Ryan Terry

We’re promoting the benefits of random acts of kindness in Nottingham.
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Jake S

I used to have depression, but I dealt with it through regular exercise.
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Amy Hepburn

I want to show that young people get arthritis too
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Ted

My team and I want young people in Wales to feel confident speaking Welsh.
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Reece

I want young people affected by self-harm to feel able to ask for help.
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Hannah T

Inspired by Stephen Sutton, I’m doing something different to spread positivity.
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Becky Thorn

I was bullied because of my Autism. Now I want to raise awareness of the condition.
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Eloise

I’ve been bullied and want to help prevent others going through the same.
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Sophie Elston

Sophie wants to help other young carers through support groups.
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Grace Ludlam

She wants to highlight the importance of drama lessons in schools.
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Ellie Hawcutt

Ellie wants to raise awareness about body stereotypes in the dance industry.
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Eugene

We want to change the way some local older residents perceive young people.
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Poppy

I’m proof of the life-changing impact of organ donation.
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'Connor' 

I want to show the dangers of joy riding
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Abbie Samuel

I want young actors to be careful when responding to online adverts.
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Matt Hood

I want to combat the bullying of transgender teens by educating schoolchildren about what it means...
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Cat

We want school pupils to be taught what is healthy in a relationship.
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Maisie

I’m challenging those who dismiss sexist or misogynistic comments as banter.
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Niomi

We want homeless young people to speak about their struggles and get the help they need.
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Marcus

I used to deal and take drugs. Now I encourage young people away from them.
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Emily Long

I want people to learn basic mental health first aid skills
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Antonia W

I want to challenge misconceptions of homelessness, after experiencing it myself.
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Michelle M

I’m urging others not to treat people with disabilities differently.
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Jordon Wilson 

Young people are campaigning about being negatively stereotyped
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Charlotte T

I want more people to see the physical and emotional benefits of sport.
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Philip

I want people to stop wasting food.
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Erin

I want others to be more understanding of people with communication difficulties.
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Craig Hadwin

I want to prevent discrimination and celebrate diversity
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'Sara'

I want young people experiencing homelessness to know they can tell someone.
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Cynthia Tafrey

I want all children to be given the same opportunities regardless of where they were born
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Chelsea Cooper King

My team and I are showing others how to eat healthily on a budget.
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Ian

I want young people to recognise the symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder.
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Alexander

We want to support unemployed young people with their job search.
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Farid Saleh

I want to tackle negative attitudes towards care leavers
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Amy-Leigh

My team and I want to help put a stop to cyberbullying.
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Elesha

I feel that disabled models are being excluded from the fashion industry.
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Jordan D

I want people to be more sympathetic toward those with hidden illnesses and disabilities.
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Lauren C

My team and I want to help stop the spread of sexually transmitted infections.
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Maddy

I want to help people spot the signs of domestic abuse.
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Becky B

I want drivers to be aware of the presence of cyclists.
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Michael

My team and I want people to take teenage depression seriously.
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Andy

We’re showing young people what there is to do in Yate in South Gloucestershire.
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Aaron M

My team and I want young people to aim high and do what they love.
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Sam Womack

We want to prepare young people leaving care for what lies ahead.
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Cairo

I want to show homeless young people that help is out there.
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Tamara Pereira

A campaign to make work experience in Wales compulsory.
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Curtis J

I am teaching young people to love themselves the way they are.
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Lauren B

We want to change the way the media stereotypes young people as being bad.
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Ffion

My team and I want to help people who are experiencing bullying to stay positive.
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Damon

I want employers to not judge me based on my condition.
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Rita

I want to show school children how to be a better friend.
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Shano

My team and I want to welcome refugees to the UK
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Orla

I turned plastic waste from my town into a sculpture to stop waste.
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Solomon

I don't want schools to sideline the importance of life skills.
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Emily P

I want the younger generation to take an interest in farming.
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Jordan B

I was in a car accident when I was 15. Now I’m encouraging road safety.
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Evie

I’m calling for more support for those feeling the after effects of cancer.
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Madison Clarke

I want to show how fostering can benefit families
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Dayna

I'm using my experience of depression to encourage others to seek help.
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Billie Nordkil

I want teachers and parents to talk to kids about what to do when they feel low.
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Jo

 

I’m hoping to end misconceptions about eating disorders.
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Joseph

We want to stamp out bullying experienced by people with disabilities.
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Connor M

We want people to know how they can support someone with a mental health condition.
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Kate Dickins

I want to get people to talk about their mental health to someone they trust
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Naman

Naman shows young people how to deal with being stopped and searched.
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Glen O'Gorman

Through performance art, I'm showing the impact cyber bullying can have.
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Nicole Barrow

We want older members of our community to take us seriously.
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Laura Q

I'm encouraging young people with mental health issues to speak out.
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Sereena

We want people to treat those with learning difficulties with respect.
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Connor Moody-Russell

I want to encourage young men to feel happy about the way they look
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Shannon Johnson

I want to encourage women to play rugby
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Tamer

My team and I want to encourage men experiencing domestic abuse to seek help.
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Rob Senior

I want to encourage people to talk about their problems
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Lauren Taylor

I want to show people that being bullied can make you stronger
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Canterbury Young Mums

We want to tackle the stereotypes attached to young mums.
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Georgina A

I want those with mental health conditions to be confident in pursuing their goals.
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Alicja

I want people with disabilities to be treated in the same way as everyone else.
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Theo and Dec

We want to take our anti-bullying play into schools.
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Adeola Gbakinro 

Mentors can help with confidence and access to useful information.
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'Astrid'

I want young people to recognise the controlling signs of an abusive partner.
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Cathal Burke

I want to show the benefits of pets being used for therapeutic purposes.
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James Gordon

I want to encourage people to find creative outlets
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Gennifer

I want others to know where to find help when dealing with loss of a loved one.
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Lewis Wright

I want to smash gender stereotypes in sport
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Paris

I want people to talk about domestic violence against men.
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Charlotte Richardson

I want young carers to aspire to a life beyond caring.
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'Eliza'

I want to keep women's rights on the agenda so more is done to achieve equality.
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Daniel

We want to make young people see the potential consequences of taking legal highs.
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Emma Gray

My team and I want young people to feel comfortable in their own skin.
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Jake D

We want young people to be mindful of cybercrime.
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Olivia Rees 

I want to show the benefits volunteering has for organisations and individuals
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'Emily' & 'Amy'

We are highlighting how having a parent in prison can impact children's lives.
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Joe Ruane

I want people with dyspraxia to get the help they need in school
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Jessie

Shows young people the advantages of foreign exchange programmes.
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Oscar M

I want to inspire young people to seek out positive role models.
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Calum

I want people to consider the benefits of volunteering abroad.
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Liza

We want to change people's negative perceptions of the circus.
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Elijah

I want people to better understand gender identity.
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Alaina

I want to show the negative impact that Himalayan Balsam has on our environment.
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Hannah Carter

I want to offer support to young people dealing with bereavement.
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Cameron Farish

Cameron wants to help people understand that Dyspraxia is.
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Sarah W

I want more support to be available for young people recovering from alcohol addiction.
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Becky H

I want teachers and schools to be aware of the difficulties young carers face.
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Sophie Ainsworth

Sophie is campaigning to raise awareness about invisible illnesses.
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James S

A group of friends and I created a DVD to stop homophobic bullying.
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Anthony

I want to restore community spirit in London using a network of young people.
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Taylor

I want to show young people the impact their words can have on another.
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Sarah Baker

We want teens to know that it's okay to say no to dangerous online challenges.
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Adam B

I want to send a message out to young people about the risk of being groomed.
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Leigh

I want to challenge the misconception that parkour is an anti-social activity.
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David F

We want to educate teachers about helping students with mental health issues.
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Ruby

I want to encourage more families to foster.
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'Kate'

I am concerned that not enough people understand the reality of Jihadi Brides
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Harry

I want others to try martial arts to improve physical and mental well-being.
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Hannah A

We want young people to be careful about what they share online.
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Matt D

I'm highlighting the confidence boosting power of performing arts.
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Olivia

I'm showing others the health and social benefits of taking up surfing.
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Guy Holness

I want to inspire creativity in young people
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'Meredith'

I'm helping young people spot the signs of domestic abuse.
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Yasmin-Jade Sides

I want young people to know their views matter
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Naomi

I want to show that being creative can benefit those with mental illnesses.
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Jay Connor

I want people to ask themselves whether their last pint is worth someone's life.
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Rhunedd

We want to show our local community the positive impact dance can have.
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Ryan

With my friends, I have helped improve the look of my local youth club.
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Luke M

I want to raise awareness of hypermobility syndrome, a condition few have heard of.
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Hilary & Vicky

We’re getting children interested in their local library.
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Carlos

My group and I are inspiring young people to unlock their creative talents.
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Kayla

I want to show others how to support a friend whose family is affected by cancer.
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Lauren and Courtney

We want to raise awareness of alopecia.
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Scott G

I want to help autistic children by making families aware of ABA therapy.
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Courtney

I want to highlight the effects of domestic violence on children who witness it.
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Lisa K

I’ve been homeless and am asking people not to judge as it can happen to anyone.
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Lyla Asif

I am encouraging the South Asian community to be more accepting of disabilities.
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Thorrun

I'm teaching young people to drive safely with a documentary.
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Matthew M

I want to inspire young people to get involved with sports.
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Bee Daws

I want to help young people talk about their feelings by finding a creative outlet
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Shafiur

We want victims of bullying to stay positive and seek help.
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Peter T

I want to form a group of artists to work with children in hospitals.
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Nichole M

I want more young people with mental health issues to talk about their feelings.
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Shauna

I have amnesia and I now want to help others in similar situations.
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Lizzie

I want to challenge negative perceptions of Cumbernauld and those who live there.
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Ben B

I want to transform a communal courtyard into a garden everyone can use.
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Chlo

I want to help others spot the signs of an abusive relationship.
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‘Jessica’

I want sportsmen and women to respect each other both on and off the field.
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Brendan

I want homeless young people to be able to find help quickly and easily.
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Jane

I want to raise awareness and understanding about eating disorders.
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Toby

My team and I want to stop young people smoking by highlighting the health risks.
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Owen Shore

I have created a film giving examples of unhealthy relationships so people know what to look out...
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Sean M

I want to promote equality for LGBT people and end prejudice against them.
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Shak & Natasha

We want to encourage more girls to try boxing
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Lucy M

We’re urging young people to take better care around fires.
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Gurdesh

We want doctors to talk to patients with learning disabilities.
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Georgina B

I want shopkeepers to view young people as equals.
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Louis

We want people going through bereavement to know the importance of talking to someone.
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Emma

I want foster carers to be trained to support young people realising they are LGBT.
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Becki M

I want to improve the well-being of people who have been affected by cancer.
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Chloe Reains

I want to get more support for young carers in schools
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Ryan E

I want break down society's negative stereotypes of the LGBT community.
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James Ireland

I want to get more disability sports shown on mainstream TV
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Ryan H

I want to warn other young people about the possible dangers of legal highs.
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Bilal

I want to show young people the dangers of knives and guns.
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Samantha

I've created a website to help people with diabetes interact with each other.
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Rae Bolton

I am campaigning to raise awareness about bullying in schools
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'Jayme-Leigh'

I want medical professionals to better understand the needs of young patients.
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Lou Rapado-Evans

I want to help people to understand the term 'non-binary'.
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Steven B

My team and I want to help the homeless access support in Fife.
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Louise Morris

My team and I hope to shock teenagers about the dangers of smoking.
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Joe

I want to encourage other young people to tell someone if they’re being bullied.
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Conrad

I want more tube stations to be step-free so the Underground is accessible to all.
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Jordan C

I want to inspire people with eating disorders to speak about their problems.
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Georgia

I want to show parents how important it is that children learn to swim.
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Hafsa Ur-Rehman

Hafsa wants women to pursue their dreams without prejudice.
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Chloe S

We want young people to think twice before taking psychoactive substances.
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Daniel M

I want to show the impact of cuts to youth services
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Amethyst

We want mental health conditions in young people to be taken seriously.
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James K

I want to change the stereotypes some of the public hold against skateboarders.
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Callum T

I’m tackling stereotypes to show that dance can be for everyone.
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Ieuan

I want young people to realise the pitfalls of drinking too much alcohol.
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Craig M

I’m warning others of the pitfalls of spending too much time on the internet.
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Rhiane

I am campaigning for bus fares in Torbay to be lowered.
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Jonny

I want to inspire women to get out of abusive relationships.
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Frances

My team and I want to help others understand how we effectively manage diabetes.
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Tapfuma

I'm trying to get young people involved in a dance studio to keep them out of trouble.
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'Caroline'

I want to show that there is no such thing as a 'typical' rape.
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Thomas Smythe

I want people to appreciate work of our armed forces.
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Rediat Abayneh

I want to encourage British people to appreciate where they live
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Georgie

I want teenagers to talk about things that are troubling them.
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Ashlea

Through a football tournament, I'm bringing young people together.
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'Amelia'

I'm raising awareness about 'kinship care' as I was brought up by my grandparents
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Safe For Kent Fixers

We’re encouraging people to talk about mental health.
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Jack Davis

I want to encourage grieving fathers to ask for help
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Norfolk Road Safety Team

After the death of a friend, we want to improve road safety.
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'Rebecca'

I'm warning other young people of the dangers of online grooming.
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Kirsty S

I’m raising awareness of Irlen Syndrome, a condition that affects my vision.
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Steven

I want to help educate young people about the Scottish referendum.
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Fern Lulham

I want to show people the power of positive thinking.
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Sarah B

We want to show young people that they don’t have to give in to peer pressure.
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Hein 

We created a game to help kids in rural Cumbria make healthier lifestyle choices.
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Hannah Baker

Hannah is helping others process their emotions following a cancer diagnosis.
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Shannon Rawlings

The group want to encourage others to be open minded about LGBTQ communities
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Angus

We want to increase people's understanding of Asperger's syndrome.
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'Rachel'

I want to help others spot the warning signs of domestic abuse.
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Cory

We want people to recognise that legal highs are as dangerous as any other drug.
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Kat 

I want people to understand mental health better.
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Holly P

We’re holding theatre workshops to help others deal with issues like bullying.
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Rebekah

We want people with mental health issues to know it’s never too late to get help.
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Tom Baker

I want to help raise awareness about Tourette's syndrome.
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Jessica Ofori-Forbes

I want to encourage young carers to look after themselves
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Tonicha Simpson 

I want to help people communicate with friends battling mental illness
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Jo Quinn

A campaign to emphasise the importance of early diagnosis of autism.
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Ashia

I want to help young people reach their creative potential through performing arts.
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Michael & Efosa

We want young people to have a career that they are happy with
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Alexa

I want to ensure school leavers are aware of the options available to them.
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Emily R

We want to show young people the benefits of volunteering.
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Hayley C

I want children with asthma to know more about the condition.
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Lexi

With a website, I'm giving young people interested in arts the opportunity to train.
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Kevin M

I want to encourage young people to steer clear of legal highs.
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Nathan

I know how 'legal' highs can mess up your head.
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Stephan

Stephan is encouraging young people to be themselves.
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Leah

I want to help people with cystic fibrosis make the change to adult services.
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Elise

I want young people to take care of their mental health.
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Gopal

I want to challenge negative misconceptions of young people.
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Ashley Green

I want to educate people about autism.
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Oscar

I'm creating a film encouraging people to be more supportive of asylum seekers.
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'Laura'

I want people who have suffered child sexual abuse to get the help they need.
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Kay

I want people who are transgender to be accepted for who they are.
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‘Michael Knight’

I want people with bipolar disorder to reach out and seek help.
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Sami

I want to raise awareness about suicide and inspire people to cherish their lives.
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Josh Adams

I want professionals to engage more with young people who are caring for relatives with mental...
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Loni-Ann

I want to encourage travel companies to lower fares for under 19s in Carrickfergus.
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Abbie

We want young people with mental health conditions to get better support at school.
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Jayne

We want to show parents how children can be affected if they witness domestic abuse.
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The AutistiX

We're showing that people with autism are just as able as anyone else.
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Breaghanna McMahon

I want teenagers to open up about stress at school.
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Nicole S

We want young people to make responsible choices when it comes to parenthood.
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Jennifer

Since my fiance died in a motorcycle accident, I want to improve road safety.
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Holly C

I want to show young people that mental health should not be dealt with alone.
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Matt Seabrooke

I want young people to stay safe when playing games online
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Emma Nelson

I want to encourage people to be supportive of alopecia sufferers.
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'Ben' 

I want to encourage people not to let domestic violence shape their lives
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Adam D

I want young people with depression to never lose hope.
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Lizzie D

I want to empower women by encouraging them to be confident in themselves.
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'Catherine'

I want children to keep children safe by teaching them about their 'private parts'
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Dhra Gandhi

I want to encourage people to start conversations in a bid to combat loneliness.
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Harry Bowden

I want to get more young people to take an interest in historic buildings
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Lee Morriss

I want to encourage people to be kind in their everyday lives
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Siobhan B

I want to challenge negative perceptions of pole fitness by showing its benefits.
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Hannah Raine

I want to help other young women recognise the symptoms of endometriosis.
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Matt J

We want young people to see that success can be measured in a number of ways
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Shannon F

I want young people to feel positive and confident about their appearance.
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Chloe & Judith

We want to challenge preconceptions about albinism
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Hayley B

I want to show others how therapeutic water sports can be.
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Ruvimbo

I want people to focus on what is important in life.
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Amy A

We want to stop human trafficking from happening in Northern Ireland.
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Anita

I’m urging young people not to suffer bullying in silence.
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Jemma

We want to make communities safer by ridding them of drugs and legal highs.
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Lewis L

I want to help others express themselves through music.
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Jennifer S

I want young people to know the impact that World War One has had on their lives.
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Catherine Vincent

I want people to know it is OK to talk.
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Soph

I want to challenge negative stereotypes of young people.
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Lauren S

We want more people to discover the physical and emotional benefits of dance.
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Josh Connor

I want to raise the profile of invisible illnesses like ME.
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Nic

I want parkour to be perceived as a serious sport, not an anti-social activity.
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Britannie

I want more young women to lead an active lifestyle.
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Sophie T

I want to raise awareness of cyberbullying and the effects it can have.
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Cal Lunt

I want people to see there's more to being trans than what you read in the papers
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'Kirsty'

I want to warn young people of the dangers of sharing explicit images
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Sarish

I want to help young people learn more about dementia.
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Robbie

I want to educate students about home security to help prevent burglaries.
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Tammy

I self-harmed in the past and now want to help others get the support they need.
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Risa Romy

I want more people from ethnic minorities to join the Organ Donation Register
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Janie

I want to inspire young people to take up a hobby to help them cope with life’s challenges.
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'Hannah'

I want to show young people with mental illnesses that recovery is possible.
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Amy S

I want schools to better understand the challenges young carers face.
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Caitlin

I want to break down barriers between disabled and non- disabled people.
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'Coonian Fixers'

We want to see more facilities for young people in our town.
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Lloyd Cottrell

I want people with stammers to know there is hope and with help they can speak with confidence.
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Marti

I want to show that disabled people have a lot to offer in the workplace.
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Daniel T

My team and I want to those with disabilities to be treated equally and with respect.
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Jasmine Rankin

I want prospective employers to give disabled people a chance
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Fatema

I want to encourage employers to give people with no work experience a chance.
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Stephanie

I want others who’ve experienced bullying to know they’re not alone.
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Darren

My team and I want people to be more accepting of those with communication needs.
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Jordan S

I want to help those with learning difficulties express themselves.
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Charlotte B

I’m using my experiences to help young people steer clear of drugs.
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Emma-Rose

I want to encourage young people to recognise natural beauty.
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Hollie

I want to show young women that there's more to life than getting the 'perfect body'.
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Sadie

I’m urging people who suspect a child is at risk of sexual abuse to tell someone.
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Katy H

I want to inspire young people in care and encourage them to stay out of trouble.
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Stacey

I'm raising awareness to cancer using poignant portraits.
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Ackley Da Silva

I want to encourage victims of sexual abuse to seek help
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Kathryn J

I want to show that with the right support, young people can live independently.
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Zishi Zhang

I want to encourage young people to vote
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Maddie

I’m campaigning to change the importance of beauty in being successful.
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Callum

I want to make legal street art more accessible.
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Simeon Wakely

I want more disability sports shown on mainstream television
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Katy

I want to show others how beneficial it can be to find clothes in charity shops.
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Lauryn

I want to educate teenagers about the realities of being a young parent.
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Conor H

I want to show people how sport can teach you skills for life.
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Josh F

I want young people who’ve experienced homelessness to get creative.
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Jennii

I want to use my music to help others who have been in care like myself.
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Azizen

I'm calling for a more unified country in the wake of Brexit.
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Tian Franklin 

We are campaigning for a skatepark to be built in our community.
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Rachel Frier

I want to educate young people on the risks of online grooming.
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Ryan D

I want people with disabilities to play sports.
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Jacob Ackroyd

I want to show sexuality doesn't define someone's personality
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Katherine

I want to let other young people with alopecia know they're not alone.
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Chloe Murphy

I want members of our community to stop judging young people.
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Jessica S

After my brother was killed in an attack, I decided to campaign to stop knife crime.
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Vicki D

I want people to understand that eating disorders are not based on vanity.
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Charlotte L

My sister and I are encouraging people to talk about their feelings.
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Michelle

I see so many people smoking underage, and I want to stop this.
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Imogen

I used to self-harm. Now I am providing support for others who do.
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Rachel Byrne

My team and I want young ex-offenders to be given a second chance.
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Emily Radford

My team and I want young people to take more care when crossing the road.
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'Alisa' 

I want professionals to spot the signs of CSE
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Ryan T

I want to show how parkour is healthy and fun and not anti-social.
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Cassie

I want to help create a safe atmosphere in schools for LGBT students.
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Juwaria

I want to give courage to domestic violence victims.
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Nathan R

I want to inspire community cohesion and remove stereotypes of young people.
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Laura

I want to highlight the damaging effects bullying can leave on someone.
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Freya Selman

A joint campaign with Jasmine Flanagan to raise awareness about mental health.
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'Natasha'

I want to help other victims of domestic violence find support.
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Jenny B

I want to end negative stereotypes associated with Asperger’s syndrome
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Ashleigh

I’m urging young people with mental health issues not to turn to drink or drugs.
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Sophie K 

We want to show others how volunteering can help them gain skills for employment.
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Aimee Wilson

I want to show how blogging can help your mental health
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Brent

I've lived with Tourette's since I was 15 and am now helping others.
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Dionne McFarlane

I want to help people with endometriosis get help sooner.
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Myles

We want to help teachers understand the challenges faced by young carers.
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Venka

I was born to a teen mum and am now informing others about teen pregnancy.
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Ellie J

I want to encourage young people to embrace education while they can.
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Amy Kate

I want to raise awareness of invisible disabilities.
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Georgina

I'm raising awareness about the impact having elderly parents can have on young people.
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Georgia Douglas-Brown

I want people to start talking about their mental health issues.
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Seana

I want young people to become more confident by taking on new challenges.
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Derby College Fixers

We want others our age to stay strong and never give up.
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Samantha R

My group and I want the public to be more compassionate toward homeless people.
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Abbie Brewer

Abbie wants to help people recognise the signs of low self esteem
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Amber S

I want adults to understand young people and those with learning difficulties.
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Zain

I am using my project to reduce abuse and reject neglect.
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‘Shane’

I want young people to think twice about what they share electronically.
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Dale

I want to raise the profile of the music scene in my quiet town of Yate.
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Carys

My team and I are promoting healthy perceptions of body image.
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'Ellie' 

I want to show that drug use can be a cry for help
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Ffion Carter

We want young people to know the dangers of sexting.
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Orla Stanton

A campaign to stop harassment being seen as normal behaviour
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Vicky

I want others to recognise that being homeless is nothing to be ashamed of.
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Ashleigh Parker

I want to encourage young people to befriend the elderly in their community
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Courtney Thomas

I want to show that creativity can help you get through tough times
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Aysha

We want those working with children to be able to spot the signs of child abuse.
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Katie F

We're promoting community cohesion by organising a litter picking event.
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Emma Rogerson

I want to persuade men not to take their own lives.
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Carla

I want to show bullied young people the benefits of asking for help.
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Star

I want people to know how learning self-defence can improve self-esteem.
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'Lucy'

I want to help those who work with children to better spot the signs of addiction and abuse.
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Akeim

I hosted a big night out, bringing young people together and raising money for charity.
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Tayah

We want young people to recognise when a relationship is unhealthy.
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Macauley Collinson

A campaign to encourage people to be more respectful of people with disabilities
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Jennifer Stevens

My team and I want to help tackle hate crime.
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Adam C

We’re doing something positive in Sheffield to help brighten people’s day.
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'Chloe'

I want to challenge the stigma that surrounds different drugs
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'Delilah'

I believe talking really does heal the wounds of abuse.
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Sophia

I want to challenge misconceptions about Tourette’s syndrome.
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Poppy Clough

I want to inspire people with hearing impairments
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Serena

I want to warn others of the dangers of legal highs.
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Becki

Having suffered a stroke at 21, I want people to be aware they can happen at any age.
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Terrain

I want to get rid of negative stereotypes against young black people.
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Abbie J

We're using free hugs and high-fives to spread good cheer in Manchester.
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Muge

I want to see greater diversity within the TV industry.
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Beth

I feel stereotyped as a young mum. I want to break these stigmas.
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'John'

I want young people to choose a positive future regardless of their upbringing.
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Anna Maria Dean

My anxiety was bad at school. I hope this film helps teachers understand it better.
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Emily J

We want cheerleading to be seen as a serious sport.
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'Sarah'

I want to raise awareness about domestic violence.
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Sammie

I created a Fixers film to encourage young people to steer clear of the drug MCAT.
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Stephen M

We want people with special needs to be treated fairly
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Shakka

I want to promote mutual understanding between men and women.
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Hannah Khan

I want young women to believe in their abilities
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'Daisy'

I want to show the impact a parent’s drinking problem can have on their kids.
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Karoline

I want other young people to see the advantages of volunteering.
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Janette C

I want to show people what life is like with Crohn's disease.
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Niamh 

We want those with ADHD to be treated with respect.
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‘Robyn’

I want to show people dealing with traumatic experiences that they’re not alone.
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Daniel Habte

I had to flee my homeland for a better life, and want UK teens to appreciate what they've got.
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Sarah D

We want to improve relations between different generations in our community.
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Sarah H

I want young people to better understand mental health conditions.
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Nicole

I’m raising awareness of neurofibromatosis, a condition that causes chronic pain.
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Jazmine

I want young women to stop comparing themselves to those in magazines
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Megan Oyinka

I want the voting age to be lowered to 16
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Matthew Bousfield

I want people with ill mental health to be listened to.
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Thomas Bell

I want people with invisible illnesses to be taken seriously.
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Kerry M

We want to challenge negative stereotypes of cheerleading.
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Terri

I found the strength within me to stop taking cocaine.
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Amerah

I’m concerned about child marriage and want to help end the practice.
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Jamal, Lewis and Mrisi

We want the public to stop making judgements based on ethnicity.
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Gareth D

I want to inspire homeless people into employment.
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Shauna Webb 

I want to show the importance of youth clubs and prevent closures
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Upile

I want to stop the prejudice that prevents people on benefits renting privately.
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Zoe W

I hope my experiences will stop other young people rushing into cosmetic surgery.
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Daniel Richards Assako

I want to raise awareness of albinism to help prevent discrimination.
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Hatty

I want to get people to look below the surface to better understand young people.
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Pauric

We want people to follow their dreams and not be influenced by gender stereotypes.
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Helena

We want more support for people who don’t speak English as their first language.
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Aaron Kinney

I want to warn young people not to use drugs as a coping mechanism
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Kate A

I want to prevent young women from becoming victims of rape or sexual assaults.
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Terri R

I want to encourage mums suffering from post-natal depression to ask for help
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Rhianna E

We want people to feel confident in their own skin.
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Shenola

I want to prevent people from feeling pressured into having sex.
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Jojo

I want to help prevent knife crime following the death of my cousin.
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Megan O'Kane

I want cheerleading to be taught on the school curriculum
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'Alice'

I want to show domestic abuse isn't exclusive to heterosexual couples
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Georgia Edwards

I want better mental health training for police officers
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Mike

We want to show that sexual orientation doesn't define who you are.
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Millie Whiteford

Millie wants women to be inspired to follow their ambitions.
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Jamie H

I want to show young people there is more to life than crime and drugs.
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Sheree

I want to break down negative perceptions people have around pole fitness.
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Liam

My team and I want to encourage LGBT education in schools.
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Brandon Smythe

I want people to stop using the word 'gay' in a negative context
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Chelsea

We want to show that not all young people in our area are anti-social.
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Kieran S

I restored my local community park.
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Casey T

I want young people to steer clear of crime.
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Michelle G

We’re encouraging young people to spend less time using technology.
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Alex

We’re showing people the benefit of a positive outlook through acts of kindness.
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Ellie M

My team and I want to encourage young people to try Ultimate Frisbee.
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Tobias

I want to make people smile so Wrexham is a brighter, happier place.
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Howard Wicks

I have locked-in syndrome and want to show the importance of staying positive
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Lucy McDowell

We want those who’ve experienced sexual harassment to know it’s wrong and come forward
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Suzy

With the help of my friends, I'm highlighting homelessness in my area.
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Nicole Allen

I want to promote positivity and get people to make the most of their lives
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Cerys

I want young people to feel able to talk about their mental health conditions.
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Jessica Burris

Jessica wants to spread the message that drink driving is for losers.
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Rosie Ward

I want more recognition for women in football
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Zanele

I want cheerleading to be taken more seriously as a sport.
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Jonadette

I want to see young people pursue hobbies based on passion rather than gender.
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Ali R

I'm encouraging young people to make the most of their education.
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Zoe & Ashley

We want to help young people stay in education, employment or training.
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Ashleigh

I want to help people understand chronic fatigue syndrome.
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Jolene

Gypsies often get a hard time in the UK. I’m trying to change prejudices held against them.
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Bethany W

We want young people in rural communities to learn first aid.
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Ella Wilkinson

I want to get young people to make more of an effort with recycling
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Megan McNern

I want to challenge the negative use of anonymous social media sites.
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Lucy Ingle

I want people to accept their scars and flaunt their flaws.
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Jemma A

I want young people to speak openly about bereavement.
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Amy W

We want better transport options for young people in our community.
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Claire G

I want eating disorders in young people to be taken seriously.
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Jessica Jayne

 

I want to encourage understanding of mental health issues.
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Aldous

I want to show that having diabetes doesn’t have to rule your life.
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Martin W

I got into trouble because there wasn't enough to do, so I set up a breakdancing group.
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Chris Bird

Chris wants people with mental health issues to embrace their differences
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Emma-Louise Petrie

I want to encourage young women from Falkirk to achieve their goals
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Keeley

I want to empower women to feel confident in who they are.
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Louise

I saw my friends taking so-called 'legal highs' and made a film to highlight the dangers.
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James Conolly

I want to reduce levels of suicide in Northern Ireland
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Megan Hinton

I'm tackling the stigma of grieving for a pet
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Rianna

I want youngsters to know how to behave correctly in different situations.
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Laksha

We want to show young people the impact of behaving anti-socially.
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Elliot

I want to inspire young people to speak out about issues that matter to them.
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Alice

I'm holding an event to boost the confidence of young people with autism.
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Kerry H

I'm tackling stigma about eating disorders so that young people can spot the signs.
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Corin

I want mental health in young people to be taken seriously.
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Gary H

I want young people to become volunteers for Maryport Inshore Rescue Service.
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'Lily'

I want to raise awareness of sexual exploitation and challenge stereotypes
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'Zack'

I want to highlight the challenges young transgender people face.
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George G

I want people to stop wasting food
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Carney

I want to implement an anti-cyberbullying week in schools.
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Lola

I want young people to know how to stay safe on the roads.
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Serena Arthur

I want to encourage young children to enjoy literacy
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Antonia

I want to encourage more people to try dance and experience its many benefits.
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Megan

With the help of my friends, we're stopping bullying in schools.
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Sarah S

I want to get young people interested and involved in politics.
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Carina

My team and I want to see better support offered to young adult carers.
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Aimee

I want to show others that experiences with bullies shouldn't define you.
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Joanne

I want to encourage young drivers to be safer on the roads in my area.
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Elissa

I want to help young people develop a healthy attitude towards body image.
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Adelh

We want to show that people of all nationalities should be treated with respect.
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Sam T

My team and I want to prevent use of the word ‘gay’ as a negative term.
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Arron

We want young people to think more carefully about what they post on social media.
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Ross Williams

I want to show the impact of cuts on youth clubs.
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Chantelle S

I want to increase understanding of learning disabilities.
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'Amy'

I want young people to understand the joint enterprise law.
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'Emily'

I want to show young people growing up without a father that they’re not alone.
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Jordan

I'm making people smile using the power of magic.
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Sam G

I want to show others that sailing is not an elitist sport.
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Ben

I want to start a support group so people with dyspraxia don't feel isolated.
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Kayleigh J

I want to end the stigma against single parent families.
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Kobe Still

I want to encourage young people to have compassion for veterans
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Samantha A

We want to highlight the impact of sectarianism on young people.
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Chloe

I want to show people in abusive relationships that help is available.
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Billie

I want to inspire more women to feel empowered.
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Ippy Gupta

I want to encourage young people to talk about depression
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Jay

My team and I want more people to see freerunning as a positive activity.
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Maryam

I want young people to make positive life choices.
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Dagmara

We want adults to be more understanding of young people with mental health issues.
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Ash

I want young people to follow their dreams after I achieved mine.
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Sandra

I want to inspire young, single mothers to stay strong for their children.
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Lauren Seward

I want to show you can have fun without getting drunk
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Keziah

I want to help other young parents give their children healthy meals.
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James E

I want those with disabilities to feel confident in pursuing their dreams.
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Abdul

I'm raising awareness about asylum seekers after my family were killed in Sudan.
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Kirsty

I wanted to show young people the importance of safe sex.
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Shannon Cole

I want to help other young people dealing with anxiety.
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Alex L

I want to highlight how young men can be victims of domestic abuse.
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Sam Barakat

I want it to be easier for young people to access CAMHS
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Heidi Grogan

We want to highlight some of the positive aspects of being a young carer
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Sam J

I want young people in Cumbria to have higher career ambitions.
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Catherine Divers

I want to make young people aware of their rights in the workplace
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Maria

I want others with facial palsy to know that they're not alone.
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'Georgia'

I thought that drugs had changed my life for the better...but I was wrong.
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Lucinda Larnach

I have developed an acronym to help drivers stay safe on the roads.
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Francis

I want to encourage walking enthusiasts in the Lake District to stay safe.
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Bilal Khan

To challenge misconceptions about Islam
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Jacob Ross

I want people with disabilities to be encouraged to pursue a career in sport.
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'Tara'

I want to help others identify the early warning signs of domestic abuse.
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Craig U

I want to encourage other young people to seek guidance from a mentor.
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Jordan Jones

I want children to appreciate other cultures and not discriminate against them.
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Greg

I want to show others the life-changing consequences of drink driving.
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Natasha I

We’re raising awareness of hate crime so more people know to report it when they see it.
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Zahra Dadd 

I want others with multicultural backgrounds to be proud of who they are.
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Alicia

I want to help others find creative ways to cope with anxiety.
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Catherine L

I want young parents to get the credit they deserve without being negatively judged.
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Ian C

I’m urging others not to ignore signals at level crossings after I was injured.
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Luis John

I want to help people understand Asperger's Syndrome
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Evangeline Cull

I want people to talk to each other instead of looking at their phones constantly.
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Jade Forsyth

I want young people to talk about their mental health
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Zoe

I want to show employers that deaf people are capable of doing a good job.
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Jack S

I'm educating young people about the complexities of Asperger's syndrome.
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Charmaine

I want young people in care realise they can succeed in life.
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Alfie

I want to rid society of negative attitudes towards trans people.
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Mark T

I want the media to think about the messages they are sending to young audiences.
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'Claire'

My mum was abused until I was nine, I'm helping other young people survive.
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Mac Cook

I want to highlight the reality of life for teens in isolated rural communities
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Caitlin Ronan

I want teen hospital patients to be involved in the 'transition' process
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Katie-Louise

I want young people to feel comfortable in their own skin.
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Onyx

I want to help boost self-esteem among teenage girls
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Simon L

I want police officers to better understand people with autism.
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Summer Hammond

I want young mums living in supported living to not be ashamed of asking for help.
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Raymond Lillycrop

I want to encourage employers to give disabled people a chance
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Kirstie Greer

I want to show a 'one size fits all' approach to mental health doesn't work
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Kieran M

My team and I want mental health issues to be taken seriously.
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David McKeegan

We want to see better sports facilities in The Glens.
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Robyn Hughes

I want to show that kids in care can achieve whatever they want
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Danielle

I want to encourage diversity in North Shields.
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Jamie

I want to bring people together to fight cyberbullying.
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Meera, Jade and Beth

We want to encourage employers to create apprenticeships.
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The Freedom Group

We want to raise awareness of child labour to help put a stop to it.
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Kirsty T

I'm helping more people understand the complex nature of autism.
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Charlene

I want to show others, who are coping with grief, that help is available.
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Ben Evans

I want to encourage openness about being transgender
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Ferhaz Alam

I want people to understand the consequences of unsafe driving, even for a second.
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Bethany McCullough

I want hunting foxes with dogs to be banned in Northern Ireland
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Robyn Wimble

I want to encourage young people to open up about their mental health
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Peter

I learned how to live alone and now want to teach others how to be independent.
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Lara Goring

I want people with speech needs to be entitled to an interpreter
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Aneica Duffy

I want to encourage people with IBD to live their lives to the full.
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Kimmy

I want young people to see beyond labels.
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Tobi

I want more people screened for underlying heart conditions.
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Katie S

I want more opportunities available for those with mental health conditions.
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Katy B

I want people to not let anything hold them back in life.
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Alexander S

I'm showing how slacklining can make you fitter and more confident.
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Claire D

We’re encouraging young people to look after themselves on nights out.
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Frances D

I am raising awareness of Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome.
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Marvin & Louise

We want to show what it's really like to live in a hostel
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Saurav

We want young people to consider the impact their life decisions can have.
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Steph

I'm raising awareness of a condition called borderline personality disorder.
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David

I want to encourage the integration of disabled students at my college.
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Andrew Hughes

I want people to have a better understanding of Autism
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Bethy Rose

We want to show that having a disability doesn't make you different.
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Fixers

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George B

My team and I want to show that parkour isn’t anti-social, but a serious sport.
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Megan C

My team and I are highlighting the importance of local bus services.
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Ash T

We want people in Britain to understand the struggles of LGBT people abroad.
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Eadie

I'm a traveller, and I want to stop prejudice towards people like me.
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Kieran O'Shea

I want people to see the positive contributions young people are making in our community.
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Michael L

I want to set up community gardens in Belfast so people can grow their own food.
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Abi Fraser

I want people to take antibiotics with care
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Kevin McKenchie

I want to encourage young Bristolians to get involved with their community.
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Leigh-Ann

I want to inspire young people to be more confident in themselves.
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Bolton Bus Fixers

We are campaigning to lower bus prices for young people in Bolton.
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James W

I want to highlight the benefits of learning to sing or play a musical instrument.
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Mary-Kate

I want to warn other young people about bogus modelling agencies.
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Amy H

I want people of all abilities partaking in disability sports.
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Shaunie McAvoy

Shaunie wants to call out catcalling.
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Jade Lochhead

I want public transport to be free for young carers
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Michael A

I don't feel that depression among teenagers is taken seriously enough.
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Ben M

Bodybuilder Ben is raising awarness about the dangers of steroids.
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Emma R

We want to help improve transport options for those with learning difficulties.
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Rebecca

I made a film about the effect being in a war zone can have on young people.
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Hannah M

We want people to take up sports they enjoy, unaffected by gender stereotypes.
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Allie

My group and I are educating teachers of the struggles students with mental health issues face.
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Kimberley B

We want young people to know what is healthy and what isn't in a relationship.
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Luke Ambler

I want to encourage men to speak out if they are suffering from depression
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Naomi Lloyd 

I want people to recognise that eating disorders are a mental illness
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Abigail C

I want to encourage more people to take up swimming.
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Phoebe L

I'm using my modelling experience to show others the importance of model safety.
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Bruce

We want to give teachers an insight into social anxiety in students.
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Esther Bamuyi

I want young people to be happy with who they are.
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Natalie G

I want to encourage people affected by domestic abuse to seek support.
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Me and my friends want young people to know that calories aren't the enemy!

I want young people to understand that calories are just another word for energy, which is...
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Ali L

Knowing what it’s like to have OCD, I’m helping others understand the condition.
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Iain

We made a music video based on the true life story of a heroin addict.
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Calli Marie Brighton

I want people to understand the effect abuse has on its victims.
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Hiba

By starting conversations about FGM, I hope to help put a stop to the practice.
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Tom Butterworth

We hope to show how circus skills can positively impact your life.
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Harley

I've been bullied and want to help stop this type of abuse.
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Bethany L

I'm helping schools support students with mental health conditions.
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Asa Taylor-Gell

I want people with anxiety to take a positive step towards self-help.
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‘Lena’

I want to help teachers and other professionals to spot the signs of abuse in others.
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'Ashley'

I want people to realise that LGBT hate crime is still an issue in 21st-century Britain.
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Layne McShane

I want people to seek out real role models instead of looking up to celebrities.
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Terry

I am creating a communal space for residents at my sheltered housing to enjoy.
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Megan M

I hope to enlighten people on what it's like living with a mental illness.
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Toni M

We want employers to give young people equal opportunities in the workplace.
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Curtis M

I want to show others that legal highs are just as dangerous as illegal drugs.
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Ashton

I want to show others the therapeutic value of music.
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Hayley M

We want young people to be clear on cancer and get checked sooner.
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'Sally'

I was sexually assaulted by a friend so I'm raising the issue of consent.
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Ashleigh A

I am tackling stigma so more people will get help for their mental health concerns.
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Nichola Wright

I want to encourage more young women to pursue a career in engineering
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Katie Goodall

I want to improve support for students with physical and learning disabilities
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Ryan C

My team and I want to stop young drivers taking risks on the roads.
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Alice B

My team and I want to help make Cardiff more accessible for people with disabilities.
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Sharlie

I am campaigning to tackle the growing trend of people posting bullying videos online.
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Jen

My band and I are encouraging young women to pick up musical instruments.
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Rae

I want people to know how they can support victims of sexual assault.
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Imogenn

I want to support young people who are going through bereavement.
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'Lisa'

I am raising awareness about child grooming and sexual exploitation.
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Jess

My team and I want to show teachers how they can support young carers.
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Abi H

I'm dyspraxic and I'm using a film to show others what this condition means.
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Laura T

I want to encourage people with alopecia to be confident in themselves.
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Khizer

I want other young Asian Scots to remember the stories of their grandparents.
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Hannah

I want to use my experience of family breakdown to help others.
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Katie Woods

I want to promote self-belief and self-confidence in young people.
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Catrin

I want those with mental ill health to feel they have support.
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Cameron Taylor

I want older members of our community to stop negatively judging young people.
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Glen

I’m tackling cyber-bullying through a unique interactive play.
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Kate Grant

I want to show that having a disability doesn’t make you less capable
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Ali Partridge

Caring for my mum has made me who I am, I want people to know how this affects us.
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Manus Corr

We want to show the downsides to social media
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Stan

We want people to see the struggles you can face living on benefits.
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Tariro

I want to educate young people on how HIV can be contracted
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Tommy

I want employers to see the benefits of hiring people with disabilities.
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Megan Haigh

Megan wants to help people understand more about Coeliac disease.
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Chloe Boyd

My team and I are urging people not to judge others based on appearances.
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Kayley Walton

I have created a leaflet encouraging people to see the good in change.
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Lauren M

I want people to stop associating the word "addiction" with negative connotations.
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Naomi B

I was fed up with binge drinkers ruining my town, so I made two cautionary films.
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Anna

My team and I want universities to help asylum seekers access higher education.
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Kathryn Gallagher

I want to challenge hate crime in Antrim
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Chloe Stratford

Chloe hopes her booklet will help others control their mental health.
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El

I am backing a campaign to lift community spirit through anonymous poetry.
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Sian Bentley

I want to help prevent flooding in my town.
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Heather Allcock

I want people to be thoughtful and not judgmental of others.
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Declan

My team and I want to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of teenage cancer.
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Naomi F

My team and I want more job opportunities for people with learning difficulties.
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Aby & Eryn

We want to highlight the physical and emotional benefits of pole fitness.
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Mustak

I’m bridging the generation gap in families through a film and workshops.
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Ianto

I want to offer support and encouragement to people with speech disorders.
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Leonie

I want to encourage young people to join youth organisations.
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Laura H

I want to encourage young people with mental health conditions to seek help.
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Daniel R

I want young carers to know they can talk to someone about their situation.
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Dominic

I want to stop others making bad choices after I ended up in prison.
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Aaron

I want to show that people with learning difficulties should be treated equally.
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Saba

I want to shine a light on the issue of forced marriage.
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Claudia

I’m getting young people to complete first aid courses.
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Tara Henry

I want to show what it's like to live with agoraphobia
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Katie Finch

Katie wants to challenge people's misconceptions of poor mental health.
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Deborah

I have psychosis - and I now want other people to recognise the symptoms.
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Jenna I

We want to show that young mums can be good mums.
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Andreas

I want people to give blood so more lives can be saved.
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Kerisha

My team and I want to inspire others to take an interest in environmental issues.
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Rebecca C

My team and I want to help others understand what it’s like to be a young carer.
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Matin Zoormand

Matin wants more people to talk about racism
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Sophie Roberts

I want victims of bullying to get more support in school.
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'Tom'

I want to challenge the stigma attached to mental health issues.
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Leah K

I want more young people to get involved in tackling climate change.
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‘Rick’

We want young people to know that smoking cannabis can have serious consequences.
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Lindsey

A Cheltenham Fixer wants people to not make assumptions about 'invisible' illnesses.
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Jack O

My team and I are encouraging young people to use social media in a positive way.
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Casey

We want to show others how they can support a young person who is self-harming.
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Dwaynne

I want people to have a better understanding of Asperger's syndrome.
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Jasmine

I want schools to better understand the bereavement process.
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Simon B

We want employers to offer work experience that offers people genuine career skills.
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Graham M

We want more young people to see the benefits of learning circus skills.
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Sarah Diallo

I have created a booklet encouraging learner drivers not to be discouraged by test failures.
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Nancy

I've been lucky and had good foster care, but others have not. I want to change this.
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Josh

As a young gay man, I want to tackle the scourge of homophobic bullying in schools.
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Lisa D

I want parents to warn their children about the dangers of legal highs.
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'Luke'

I want students in schools to learn more about gender identity.
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Charlotte F

I wanted to inspire a sense of community spirit on my local estate.
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'Sophie'

I want perpetrators of domestic violence to get help to change their behaviour.
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Connor S

I’m encouraging others to seek help for mental ill health.
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Sophie R

We want young people to feel comfortable in coming out as LGBTQ.
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Melissa J

My team and I want to help young people live independently and manage their money.
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Nick Walker

I want the young unemployed to recognise their self-worth
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Megan D

We want to educate people about mental health so they can support others.
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Vince

I was in a motorbike accident and now want others to ride safely.
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Siobhan

I was sexually abused as a child and want to support other young victims.
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Brandon

I want to highlight the challenges faced by those living with Tourette’s.
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Rachel Mc

I want to support young people who are self-harming.
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Emma Oldfield

I want better support for people with eating disorders.
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Hannah E

My fiance and I are improving local transport links to nearby towns.
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Laura M

Having lived with OCD, I’m helping others understand the condition.
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Skillnet Schools Team

We're changing how people look at learning difficulties across Kent.
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James

I was homeless and now I'm trying to improve the homeless system.
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Lem

I want people to understand there is more to life than gang culture.
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Chanelle H

I want young people being sexually exploited to ask for help
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Rhian

Opening up about self-harm can be scary, so I'm encouraging others to speak out.
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Caitlen Middleton

I want to encourage young people to stay safe while having fun
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"Tom"

Neglected as a child, I am giving hope to others with troubled pasts.
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Alisha Mitchell

I want to show the effect gang life has on families
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Eddie Callis

I want to encourage other people with autism to give art a try.
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Arshad

I'm asking others not to judge those with hidden illnesses.
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Sonny Hawkins

I want to battle the stigmas attached to autism and mental health
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Laura I

I want to highlight the fine line between banter and bullying.
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Dan C

I want society to be more accepting of the transgender community.
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Chandos

I am using an event to raise awareness of the talents that young disabled people possess.
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Kathryn & Sophie

We want to help people with eating disorders and give information.
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Jo-James

I want more support for LGBT young adults, especially in rural communities.
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Julia

I want people with learning disabilities to discover the benefits of being creative.
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Austen

I’m campaigning against the negative labels that some attach to LGBT+ people.
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'Broke Not Broken'

STV broadcast a Fixers documentary on child poverty in Scotland.
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Kirsten

I want to show young mums that they can be ambitious and still be a good parent.
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Bethany Roberts

I want to help young people build resilience against labels
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Tiegan

We're showing young people that their vote can make a difference.
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Samuel Remi-Akinwale

I want to ensure young people are taught life skills at school
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Natalie

I want to raise awareness of self-harm and educate people about the signs.
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Elaf Hussien

Sharing problems makes you realise you're not alone.
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Crystal and Jack

We want bus drivers and young people to get along.
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Chloe

I want to stop prejudice against people with hidden illnesses like Crohn's disease.
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Veronica

I want young people to celebrate cultural differences in their relationships.
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Anam and Deeqa

We’re urging people to talk about female genital mutilation to help stop it.
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Courtney

I want disabled young people to join my choir so we can show people our creativity.
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Megan J

I’m showing that domestic abuse has a negative impact on children who witness it.
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Chelcie

My group and I are using drama to boost self-esteem and promote positivity.
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Yasmine

We're educating young people about the confidence boosting powers of performing arts.
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Antony

I want to show how bullying can affect young people in later life
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