Submitted by sherron on Wed, 2009-10-14 23:30

John Dau, one of the “Lost Boys of Sudan,” was presented with a caring award from the Caring Institute for his work in South Sudan. The awards were given yesterday evening at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles, California. The Dali Lama and Colin Powell were also given the award.

“I’m very honored and delighted,” said Dau in an interview with the Syracuse Post-Standard. “This is my small way of helping out my fellow human being.”

Dau was recognized for his work with the John Dau Foundation and the Duk Lost Boys Clinic, which has provided critical medical care to the people of South Sudan since 2007. Dau has raised over $1,000,000, and the Clinic has provided care for more than 25,000 patients.

The awards are given to pay tribute to people who have dedicated their lives to the betterment of others. Five adults including Dau were given the award for their commitment to public service.

They Caring Institute is dedicated to promoting the values of caring, integrity and public service. The institute was founded in 1985 by Val J. Halamandaris, and is inspired by the examples of Mother Teresa. It works to spread the caring credo: “you can do well by doing good.”