CHILDREN’S BRAVERY AWARD 2026 | Madiee Merrick's Courage Inspires Everyone Around Her

Courageous Madiee honoured as NHSGGC winners recognised at Scottish Children's Health Awards

A teenager who spent the first three-and-a-half years of her life in hospital has been recognised for her extraordinary courage and resilience at the Scottish Children’s Health Awards. Madiee Merrick, 16, has been named winner of the 2026 Children’s Bravery Award, in recognition of the strength, determination and compassion she has shown while overcoming a…  Continue reading >Courageous Madiee honoured as NHSGGC winners recognised at Scottish Ch…

CHILDREN’S BRAVERY AWARD 2026 | Madiee Merrick's Courage Inspires Everyone Around Her

Madiee Merrick is the winner of this year’s Children’s Bravery Award, recognised for the incredible resilience, strength and determination she has shown throughout a lifetime of complex health challenges, while continuing to inspire everyone around her. Madiee’s journey began the moment she was born. Diagnosed with gastroschisis, a condition where a baby’s intestines develop outside […] The post CHILDREN’S BRAVERY AWARD 2026 | Madiee Merrick’s C…