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Hasan Derya Akoğul

Dear participants. You have come to the best part of this adventure that you have given for months, maybe even years. I know how you are feeling now, what you think; how happy you are, and how proud you are. Because 2 years ago I was sitting where you sit now. And I felt the same things. I was sitting in that chair, I had nice friends, charitable prize leaders and valuable people. It was one of those days that I will never forget in my life. There were a lot going on in my mind that day, but the word "done" has never passed. Because I was aware that was not the end of it. Duke of Edinburgh award programme did not just finish with the Bronze, Silver and Gold awards, because human self-development does never end. There is no limit to ascension, there is no limit to help. And for this reason, the Duke of Edinburgh project has no end. I congratulate each one of you. You have struggled so hard to come to these days and you have already your price for your exertion. Maybe you are not aware, but what you do for this program is not just for a certificate and a badge. At the same time you will make nice friends, maybe you will win a new family. New brothers or sisters. As Duke of Edinburgh family We are the most beautiful, most exclusive, most precious family that has ever existed. Because there is no need for blood relation to become a sister or brother. One more time I will congratulate you and  I wish you all will continued your successes.