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Cameron Trought
A 16-year-old Orewa College student, Cameron Trought, who enjoys helping others, has received a helping hand himself, earning a voyage on the Spirit of NZ.Local real estate agent Karen Franklin will pay the fare of around $2000 for Cameron to take the 10-day voyage.
She has so far paid the fare for three local young people to go on the Spirit of NZ after launching an annual competition in 2014.
The voyages involve the young people in various challenges as well as helping to sail the ship and can be a life-changing experience, bringing out the best in them and boosting their confidence and self-belief.
Karen says that giving this opportunity to a deserving teen is one of the highlights of her year.
She says Cameron’s application talked about groups he belongs to, including Amnesty International, and how going on the Spirit of NZ would not only help him as an individual but also give him leadership skills.
His teachers supported his application, not only because of his academic achievements but also his involvement in the school, including the Student Council.
He was described by deputy principal Anna Kenny as having a genuine concern for others and a desire to help them.
Karen says that previous recipients have benefited hugely from the trip and that she wishes Cameron all the best for his future. She began running the competition after seeing the positive spin offs for her own son, Ben who went on his first Spirit of NZ voyage at the age of 15.
