When I was nine years old social services got involved and I was movedto live with my aunt and uncle. I still do, with no intention of goingback. In May it will be five years I've been here.
Since I've been placed in a cosy, warm environment with so many peopleto support me in everything I do, it's been much easier to get involvedin the things I'm passionate about. I started off this line ofopportunity by going on Radio Leicester to speak about my life and I'veended up being part of two funding panels and just recently winning theLord Lieutenant's Young Person's Award for being a voice for youngpeople.
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