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Last year's winners with host Bobby Davro
There were so many special people who attended the Pride in MK awards last year, here are the winners' stories
Care in the Community sponsored by COSTA
Winner Sarah Gates, Knit, Natter & Stitch team
CAKE! COMMUNITY! COMMITMENT!
These are the three elements that are at the heart of SARAH GATES community giving
CAKE Sarah bakes amazing cakes that are shared at times of friendship, creativity and laughter at Knit, Natter & stitch, New Bradwell and Stony Stratford.
COMMUNITY From craft fairs, clubs, walks and Big Lunches to organising community Cafes and Christmas letter writing groups.
COMMITMENT Sarah is Enthusiastic, Knowledgeable, friendly and dedicated, Sarah has taken her skills to organise and start a variety of community projects that benefit all and now it is time to say Thank You
Service with a Smile sponsored by Domino's Pizza
Winner Denise Niel, MK Money Lifeline
There are many reasons people can end up in financial difficulties. When it comes to dealing with debt, money management advice can be very helpful, and also budgeting skills, however MK Money Lifeline looks at the whole situation and sometimes people need help with doctor’s appointments, visits to the job Centre, the council office, or need a food parcel picked up from the Food Bank.
Denise is the one that do all these things; she is the one that make MKML the service it is. She is only paid for 8 hours/week, but she is not just working one day a week, you can see her there at least 4 days week.
She loves her job and most of all she loves to see people’s situations change from chaos tom organisation. As a colleague to Denise I say MKML would not be what it is without Denise
Young Achiever of the Year sponsored by Marshalls Amplications Ltd
Winner Cameron Millar
Cameron Aged 10 is an amazing individual not only because of his fundraising, but because he has contracted and fought meningitis not once, but twice in his life. To give you an idea of how rare that is, the odds of catching the infection just once is one in 33,000. It was after this second stay in hospital that Cameron decided he would do some fundraising for the children’s ward appeal – Leo’s Appeal – which is raising funds for children at the hospital. He said although the care was brilliant, there wasn’t a great deal to do during his stay –
So he decided to do a 5k walk to raise funds for more play equipment for the ward. The 5k walk took place only six weeks after he was discharged from hospital. It was a struggle – he had stomach pains throughout but showed exemplary bravery and courage by carrying on and completing the walk. He raised £850 that funded two televisions with built-in DVD players
Cameron, from just outside Milton Keynes is an inspiration to young people everywhere. He overcame a terrifying illness and his first thought was to make things better for other children at the MK Hospital where he received his treatment
Excellence in Education sponsored by Univeristy of Bedfordshire MK Campus
Winner Maureen McColl, MK Snap
The achievements of every learner at MK Snap are the result of the inspiration and determination of our CEO Maureen McColl. She believes strongly that new experiences open up new opportunities and can grow confidence and self-esteem for learners. As a result, Maureen has introduced over 21 creative and stimulating subjects in an extensive holistic programme of person-centred education, life skills, work preparation and opportunities for work to adults aged 16+ with learning difficulties.
Maureen drove the initiative to ensure The MK Rose Project is a permanent reminder recognising disability in MK, followed by the first-ever National Disability Awareness Day celebrated in Campbell Park on July 13 bringing together disability organisations and individuals to showcase the enormous talent that exists within our disabled community.
Making Milton Keynes Safer sponsored by Safer MK
Winner Terry and Julie Baines, FRA
Terry and Julie are both very hard working people who really take massive pride in there community, Terry works full time and still finds time to work and run the Fishermead residents association with his wife Julie.
Julie spends a lot of time door knocking and delivering leaflets to encourage residents to attend monthly meetings and to keep local residents in the loop and how to maintain a positive vibe out on the estate.
The key points are helping keep the estate clean and tidy working with Serco MKC contractors, residents, local schools, and Parish Council, also lots of hard work goes into the summer fun day for all the residents to attend, and the Christmas fair lots of fun for the local young children. Without Terry and Julie's efforts Fishermead would be a lot worse for wear, we need people like this to uplift peoples spirits
Fundraiser of the Year sponsored by Stanair Industrial Doors
Winner The Henry Allen Trust - Team Henry
The Henry Allen trust has been set up In memory of 4 year old Henry whom devastatingly passed away last year from cancer. Henry's parents Mark and Dawn wanted to grant Henry's last request to make other poorly children like him happy.
The Trust grants treats and wishes and helps raise awareness of childhood cancer. Team Henry are the nicest friendliest bunch of people, They go out of their way to help others including driving all the way to Liverpool to help a family fundraise for their poorly child as they didn't have any volunteers.
Do the craziest fundraising. biking from mk to Paris . parachute jump from a plane. fundays. disco's. bag packing. In just under 5 months they have raised just over £20,000
Outstanding Example of Bravery sponsored by PCC, Thames Valley
Winner Joshua John Cullip
Joshua is battling a rare terminal illness called Niemann pick not only has he had this disease Joshua has also had countless operations to remove infected lymp nodes, and recently diagnosed with coeliac disease, but no matter what life throws at Joshua he takes life on the chin and is so caring he loves to get involved and help with any fundraiser events where Joshua has on countless occasions given his own presents to raffles and sold his own toys , Joshua also has donated toys to ward 5 at the Mk Hospital
Unsung Hero sponsored by the MK Community Foundation
Winner Alan Parsons
Since the passing of his wife Pauline who suffered a stroke , Alan actively became involved with Different Strokes based in Milton Keynes and now organises the service and co-ordinates events, he is always helping to raise funds to enable the stroke survivors to access a wide variety of activities to help with their health and wellbeing. He has a wealth of knowledge that he shares with carers of stroke survivors and always has time to listen.
Alan arranged for Different Strokes to fund a trial on the use of ARNI (Action for Rehabilitation from Neurological Injury) Shenley Leisure Centre kindly provided the venue and the trials were monitored by MK Stroke Clinical Specialist Staff. Stroke survivors and their families, reported marked improvements in the mobility of those that took part.
The ARNI project is delivered by skilled, trained professionals and the aim is to provide a dedicated approach that is completely unique. Without Alan’s help and dedication for this project, it would never have happened
People's Choice Awards, voted for by the people of Milton Keynes and sponsored by Western Power Distribution
Winner Joshua John Cullip
This year the event will be taking place on Friday 9th october at the Hilton MK, Timbold Drive with guest host and performing artist Jon Moses
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