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Anti-guns campaign teen is Local Hero
9 Dec 2009A teenager who campaigned about the dangers of carrying guns and knives after two school pupils were shot dead has received a Local Hero award.
Valerie Okoampah, 15, a student at Gladesmore community school, Tottenham, and a member of Haringey youth council, was honoured at the Woman's Own Children of Courage Awards.
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Well done Valerie - good to see some positive press about young people in this paper - shame the article is so small.
- Liberal And Proud, London, UK, 10/12/2009 10:46
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I'm so proud to be your teacher Valerie. You are an inspiration and example to many, showing that their is good in young Britain.
- Julet Coley, Hackney, London, 09/12/2009 17:42
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Well done Valarie! At a time when Britain's youth are demonised its nice to see a young person leading the fight back. The armchair racists and reactionaries will dismiss you as your name is "a bit foreign, innit." True Londoners will applaud you and appreciate your efforts. We need more kids like you. Bravo!
- Veritas Noire, Purley, 09/12/2009 16:37
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