David Giles from Newcestown and Kayla Canning from Derry were named winners of the 2019 Pramerica Spirit of Community Awards, the only All-Ireland youth initiative of its kind, for their commitment to volunteering.
David, a student at Hamilton High School in Bandon, who volunteered at St Michael’s Centre for the Elderly, Marymount Hospice and Bushmount Nursing Home in Clonakilty, where he often provides musical entertainment to residents.
As chairperson of Newcestown Foróige and the 2017 Big Breakfast Event, David helped raise €2,800 for charity.
He has also raised funds for Breast Cancer Ireland.