Angel Magnussen, 19, of Port Alberni has been named a Canadian Down Syndrome Hero to commemorate World Down Syndrome Day (March 21).
There were five Heroes named from around the country.
“Angel gives me hope,” wrote Lisa Woodin, who sent in a nomination letter for Angel.
Magnussen will receive $500 to put toward her education, or a special project.
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