The youngest person from Bolton is honoured with The Diana Award for going above and beyond in their daily life to create and sustain positive change.
Milan Paul Kumar, aged 9, from Bolton has been recognised with the highest accolade a young person can achieve for social action or humanitarian efforts – The Diana Award.
Established in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales, the Award is given out by the charity of the same name and has the support of both her sons, The Duke of Cambridge and The Duke of Sussex.
Aged only 9, Milan was awarded the ‘British Citizen Award 2021’ for charitable fundraising to support children and families most affected by Covid-19. During the first lockdown, he read 50 books in 3 months and was inspired to join the ‘National Literacy Trust’, where for ten days he cycled 50 laps of the University of Bolton Stadium. Milan completed another challenge in 2021 which involved 5 days of hiking, cycling and skiing. He wrote and self-published his own book, 'Covid Christmas Parade', with all proceeds going to the charity, and was congratulated by the Prime Minister. He also took part in the 'My Dear New Friend' scheme, supporting 15 care home residents to help combat isolation and loneliness.
