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Teen Overcomes Tragedy to Champion Mental Health, Wins Award

3/22/2025

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Seventeen-year-old Brianna Cannon from St. Paul, Minnesota, has triumphed over homelessness and the tragic loss of her brother to gun violence. Honored as the 2025 Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year, she passionately champions teen mental health through her podcast, "Our West Side Story." With a $20,000 scholarship, she aims to pursue elementary education at Augsburg University.

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Story summary

Seventeen-year-old Brianna Cannon from St. Paul, Minnesota, has triumphed over homelessness and the tragic loss of her brother to gun violence. Honored as the 2025 Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year, she passionately champions teen mental health through her podcast, "Our West Side Story." With a $20,000 scholarship, she aims to pursue elementary education at Augsburg University.