On Thursday, November 22, our inspiring group of nominees were honoured at this year’s YMCA Peace Medal awards.
Ali-Faizan Virji is the recipient of the Community Youth Peace Medal.
Ali-Faizan Virji is one of the founders of Big Tree World Network, an online network dedicated to technology. Ali has engineered a vision belt called I-SEE equipped with short-range sensors that assist in the mobility and confidence of the visually impaired. Ali’s prolific invention has potential to influence over 200 million visually impaired around the world.
This scientific research won Ali the recognition, “Youth in Motion, Canada’s Top 20 under 20 Award”.
In his short span of life, Ali’s act of giving unconditionally has generated goodwill locally and internationally.
YMCA Calgary is proud to award Ali-Faizan Virji with this 2012 Peace Medal. We congratulate Ali for making a difference and inspiring others to do the same.
via Announcing 2012 YMCA Peace Medals Recipients – YMCA Today, the YMCA Calgary Blog.
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