Raihan, 16, is Diana champion fund-raiser
A teenager has won a Diana Award for inspiring other young people through his fund-raising efforts.
Raihan Latif, from North Evington, Leicester, was presented with the Diana Champion Fundraiser Award at Barclays Bank's head office, in Canary Wharf, London.
The 16-year-old, who attends Crown Hills Community College, was nominated by his teachers for helping his school and community.
Through a series of gala dinners, he helped to raise £1,150 for his school and has also collected money for his mosque.
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He was one of 65 young people to receive an award at the ceremony – collecting his from Diana Award ambassador and 1980s pop star Sinita.
The awards, set up in memory of the late Princess of Wales in 1999, recognise young people for making positive contributions to their communities and being a role model to others.
"It's a great honour to receive the award," said Raihan.
A spokesman for Crown Hills school said: "Raihan is dedicated, inspirational and a strong leader."
Dad Mohamed Yousuf Latif said: "I'm very proud of him. Raihan deserves this award for all his hard work.
"He is one of those people who thinks of others before himself."
Tessy Ojo, acting chief executive of the Diana Awards, said: "Raihan and his fellow award winners have demonstrated the qualities associated with the late Princess – namely compassion and a selfless commitment to improving the lives of others."
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