When she was nine, Faith Dickinson of Peterborough Ontario watched her aunt go through treatment for breast cancer. Her aunt told her she got cold during treatments, so Faith made her a fleece blanket. Her aunt loved it. Faith thought other cancer patients may have the same need, so Cuddles for Cancer was born. Now fifteen, Faith has made over 3500 blankets and has raised upwards of $30,000 for material and delivery. She has recently expanded her blanket-giving to returning soldiers with PTSD.
Her charity has drawn the attention of the British royal family. Last year, Faith flew to London to receive the Diana Award, given in memory of the late Princess of Wales, to acknowledge young people who are "changing the world… through kindness, compassion and service." There, she met Princes William and Harry. She'll never forget when Prince Harry called her "the most impressive redhead in the room."
As if that weren't enough, Faith has received an invitation to the Royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. She will join about 1200 young people who are on the guest list because they've shown leadership and service in their communities. Politicians and world leaders have not been invited.
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