A local youth will be recognized next month for her generosity in the face of adversity.
Payton Sernick, an eight-year-old girl from Estevan, will be presented with an Outstanding Youth Philanthropist Award during the annual awards luncheon hosted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Regina chapter.
The luncheon coincides with National Philanthropy Day on Nov. 15.
Payton is one of several young people who will receive an award.
She has been recognized for her work as a fundraiser and an ambassador for the Children’s Hospital in Saskatoon, which is under construction.
Payton set out to raise $5,000 for the new hospital earlier this year through her Cancer Sucks campaign, but she has already brought in much more than that, thanks to the success of a variety of fundraisers.
And she was at the forefront in helping with the Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day this past summer.
Payton was diagnosed with precursor B-cell lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma in 2014, and has been going through treatments since that time, but she has continued to maintain a smile on her face.
AFP Regina will also hand out honours for outstanding community group, outstanding individual volunteer, outstanding corporate philanthropist, outstanding community partner and outstanding philanthropist.
“November 15th allows us to recognize the countless ways philanthropy has made a difference in our communities,” AFP Regina said in a press release. “Each award category will honour its recipients and show appreciation for all that has been accomplished in the name of giving.”
