Last week, children across Wales were celebrated for their achievements and determination in the face of adversity at the child of Wales awards. We went down, to meet some of the celebrities and young people, so we’ll be taking a look at the star studded event.
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00:00On Friday, some of Wales' biggest stars descended on the Swansea Arena to celebrate young people of all kinds,
00:09going through difficult situations and achieving incredible things in their short lives so far.
00:14Celebrities from artists to TV stars and sporting legends were in attendance to watch performances by other big names,
00:22celebrating and raising money for charities around the country.
00:27The event raised thousands for Two Wish, which helps bereaved families whose lost children,
00:32and Jacob's Smile, who helps children with medical problems not currently available on the NHS.
00:39Hundreds of guests, including the young people and their families, spent the evening receiving awards,
00:44telling their stories and being recognised for their achievements.
00:47Later on this week, we'll take a deeper look at the event and hear from the celebrities themselves.
00:52Plus, we'll hear some stories from the award winners, all about their journeys.