Matthew Hender is a little bit closer to becoming a pharmacist thanks to a local scholarship.
The Grade 12 student received a $500 award from the BC Hydro Power Pioneers on Monday, May 17.
The award is given to a graduating student who is active in the community.
Hender competes in Special Olympics, and works to raise funds and awareness for Autism every year by selling pins he designs.
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“A long time ago I would have seen this as the final stage, but now not at all,” he said.
Rae Daggit, who presented the cheque and award to Hender, said he had a tough time deciding which one of the applicants would receive the award.
Hender is planning on attending the College of New Caledonia taking courses to begin the process of becoming a pharmacist.
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