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Daniel OConnell
The DofE programme opened up a world to me that I would never have entered and for that I'm extremely grateful.
It has given me confidence and opportunities I otherwise feel I wouldn’t have had.
I had challenges and goals I never thought I’d either have the opportunity to do or be able to show.
I genuinely feel it’s recognised as a huge achievement on my CV.
I’m eternally grateful and will never forget all the different aspects of life it let me into, culminating into a fantastic very proud day receiving my Gold award at Buckingham Palace, after completing all 3 awards.
I can only hope it’s still going for my children to experience one day.
Thank you your HRH. Rest in peace.
It has given me confidence and opportunities I otherwise feel I wouldn’t have had.
I had challenges and goals I never thought I’d either have the opportunity to do or be able to show.
I genuinely feel it’s recognised as a huge achievement on my CV.
I’m eternally grateful and will never forget all the different aspects of life it let me into, culminating into a fantastic very proud day receiving my Gold award at Buckingham Palace, after completing all 3 awards.
I can only hope it’s still going for my children to experience one day.
Thank you your HRH. Rest in peace.