Caringbah nine-year-old Lennox Wade, the founder of kids’ food charity Snacktember, has been named the One to Watch at the NSW Women of the Year Awards.
Lennox was presented with the award today at the Sydney Opera House at a ceremony I attended along with Minister for Women Bronnie Taylor.
She was one of ten finalists for the award, which recognises girls and young women aged 7 to 17 who demonstrate a single act or ongoing acts of courage, strength, determination and kindness to help and support others.
Lennox started Snacktember when just three years old at preschool with a single food collection box, when her mum complained about uneaten snacks in their pantry.
Five years later she has worked with OzHarvest to collect more than 500 kilograms of snacks to share with children in need.
I was delighted to see Lennox’s dedication and compassion recognised. She has inspired people all over Australia to get behind Snacktember with her generosity and passion for helping kids who don’t have access to snack food.
She was driven to set up Snacktember after learning at preschool that many children don’t get to enjoy a tasty lunch each day and she hasn’t looked back since.
It is heart-warming to have a young person like Lennox, so dedicated to helping others, as part of our Sutherland Shire community and we celebrate Lennox’s achievements with her.
I hope this award will raise awareness of Snacktember and help her provide food for even more kids.
Lennox is a credit to her family and her school community at Caringbah North Public School and a well-deserved winner of this award.
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Very sad times for our community.
As more details emerge about the heroism of first responders and bystanders and about the victims of the Bondi Junction atrocity, today was a chance for the community to come together to express its grief and solidarity.
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STATEMENT ON BONDI JUNCTION TRAGEDY
Tonight we are shocked and saddened by today’s tragedy at Bondi Junction. The NSW Police have advised that the situation is now under control.
Our hearts go out to the victims, their families and loved ones.
The NSW Opposition expresses our gratitude to our police, health workers, other first responders and members of the public, and particularly to those who displayed extraordinary bravery in the face of tragedy.
We pray for the speedy recovery of those in hospital tonight.
Now, and in the coming days and weeks, it’s important that those affected by this tragedy receive the care and support they need.
As a community we’ll need to come together to support those who have suffered injury, loss and trauma today.
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My sincerest condolences to the families and friends of the deceased and injured. R.I.P. 🙏🤲
Where is the premier of the state not a good look for the premier not to face up to the camera's
Where's the premier of nsw a no show premier when the public are looking for leadership and support for the survivors
My sincerest condolences to the families and friends of the deceased and injured 😔
My Question is where was the premier of the state and deputy premier why didn't they both show their faces to the media where they're hiding away from the media ? Not a good look for the state of NSW
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