Pittsfield Student Honored With Champion Children Award
A Pittsfield student was recently honored as a “Champion
Child/Outstanding Adolescent” at a state-wide event honoring
young people who overcome serious, chronic health conditions.
Matthew Garrett was nominated by Pittsfield School Nurse Allison
Daigle for his spirit and resilience and then selected by the
State Council for Youths with Chronic Conditions. She wrote in
his nomination:
Matthew Garrett represents the true meaning of perseverance. Not
only has Matthew met with physical limitations, he has had times
of extended absences from school and his friends. Matthew
chooses to attend school as much as possible with a love for
learning and cheerful attitude. One cannot help but smile
when meeting Matthew, he is an inspiration to us all.
Each year the Council for Youths with Chronic Conditions honors
several children and youths. Most are nominated from
school nurses and other professionals that engage regularly with
children with serious health care issues. For more
information, contact CYCC Executive Director Jeff Woodburn at
[email protected].
