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Blog: Ian Howley wins first runner up in Barnardos Young Volunteer awards.
SpunOut.ie Youth Board member, Ian Howley recently won first runner up in the Barnardos ‘Helping Hands’ Young Volunteer of the Year awards.
Ian, a 22 year old student from Athlone, was nominated by SpunOut.ie staff for his outstanding voluntary contribution to SpunOut.ie, and his advocacy work over the past year.
Ian has spoken out about his teenage suicide attempts and his journey to survival to millions of people. He has talked at dozens of conferences, at suicide vigils, to parent and support groups and on television, radio and in the national press. He was a key spokesperson during the recent Tough Times youth mental health campaign and conducted over 30 interviews whilst managing to keep his part-time job and studies on course.
Ian’s message is one of survival and hope, something all too rare in our negative publicity and news era.
On receiving the Young Volunteer recognition, Ian said:
"I am absolutely delighted to receive this award. For me this show people are listening and that anyone can make a difference. I would like to thank all the gang at SpunOut.ie for their help and
support and if it wasn't for them I wouldn't have the chance to help people in the way I can today."
A HUGE congratulations from all the SpunOut.ie crew to Ian!!!
