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Prime Minister honours mother of terror victim for volunteering venture

Marsha Gladstone has been recognised for the work of the Yoni Jesner Foundation

December 20, 2017 16:29
Marsha Gladstone (Photo: Blake Ezra)
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The mother of a young Glaswegian killed in a terrorist attack in Tel Aviv in 2002 has been honoured by the Prime Minister for the volunteering charity she founded in his name.

Marsha Gladstone is the one of the latest recipients of the Points of Light award, recognising those who inspire others and make a difference within their communities.

Ms Gladstone set up the Yoni Jesner Foundation in memory of her late son's commitment to social action.

It has encouraged more than 1,500 teenagers to undertake at least 20 hours of volunteering and funded 15 young people to take a gap year volunteering in Israel.