Shaun Pack, Ethan Evans and brothers Jack and Lewis Pierce will star in a short film to be screened for Youth Day on Friday August 12. 
The young stars were chosen from nominations sent in by family, friends and schools across the city and the film has been created by pupils of the UTC at Salford Quays. 

Councillor Lisa Stone, lead member for children’s and young people’s services, said: “These young lads are simply amazing. 

“Each one has been thrown challenges by life that would knock some adults for six but they’ve tackled every one head on and come through smiling. They’ve also thought about their experiences and used them to help make other people’s lives better. They’re a wonderful example of how much young people contribute to Salford which is what we are celebrating and recognising on Youth Day.”

Shaun, who lives in Eccles, is an active member of Salford Young Carers. Twelve year old Shaun cares for his mum and often leads school assemblies to raise awareness of the needs of young carers. 

He has also spoken out against bullying of young carers at a conference of head teachers, social workers and health professionals on behalf of Salford Young Carers. 

Despite living with the developmental coordination disorder dyspraxia, Shaun is goalkeeper for the Manchester City Ability Squad, training with them every week and the North West Cerebal palsy team, where he has been chosen to undertake a junior leaders course because of his support for younger players. 

Eleven year old Jack and his 13 year old brother Lewis were nominated as one. Last year Lewis was hospitalised by a rare form of epilepsy, febrile infection-related epilepsy syndrome (FIRES) and has been seriously ill since. Despite this, Jack continues to win awards in various subjects at school, mentors other students and represents his school at various events. 

He is also involved in his family’s community fundraising efforts for Lewis, and has rallied support from friends, the academy and the community alike. 

Ethan Evans, 13, took up swimming to help him recover from a serious hit and run accident. He went on to break many club records and became the Lancashire County Champion in the 200 metre butterfly. 

Ethan also raised more than £15,000 for a variety of charities including The Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Cancer Unit, Francis House Hospice, St Ann’s Hospice, Asthma UK and his old school Willow Tree Primary. 

Last year Ethan had to be rushed to hospital after loss of feeling in his limbs. Doctors eventually diagnosed the rare condition hemiplegic migraine which has left Ethan unable to swim. However he continues to fund raise for local charities and has recently been presented with both the Ceremonial Mayor of Salford’s Citizen Award and the national British Citizen Award. 

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