Summary: Supported his family through immense back-to-back grief while running his community children's business, and stepped in to save a stranger's life on a bridge along Rydon Lane.
Nomination details: "I would like to nominate my husband, Jon, for the incredible compassion, resilience and selflessness he has shown over the last year. Despite dealing with intense family grief, Jon became the person everyone relied upon... All while continuing to run his business, Football Fun Factory, providing positive experiences for hundreds of children every week. In March, Jon demonstrated extraordinary kindness when he noticed a gentleman on a bridge along Rydon Lane. Concerned for his welfare, Jon stopped, listened without judgement, and gently persuaded him away from danger."
Summary: Outstanding young fundraisers who have raised over £278,000 for local charities over 5 years, supporting 200,000 young people across Devon and raising bowel cancer awareness.
Nomination details: "Tom & Jack have raised over £278,000 for the Adam Stansfield Foundation over the last 5 years. They started with a target of £3,000 running in the Great West Run in 2021 and haven’t stopped yet! The money raised has supported over 200,000 young people in schools and football clubs in Devon, alongside raising awareness for Bowel Cancer. Together we've also raised £1,200 for the Alzheimer’s Society and £1,100 for Hospiscare. A real unsung hero!"
Summary: At just 10 years old, this dedicated competitive swimmer crushed a self-imposed challenge by swimming over 27k in May, raising more than £1,200 for Children's Hospice South West.
Nomination details: Eden's brother passed away before she was born. To give back to Children's Hospice South West (CHSW) for supporting her family, the competitive swimmer challenged herself to swim 15k in May—and crushed it by swimming over 27k, raising more than £1,200. She's just 10 years old!
