2010 Winner Allison John Allison made medical history as the first person in Britain to have all her major organs transplanted. And she returns to hospital almost every day… as a doctor. When her failing liver, heart, lungs and kidneys were all successfully replaced as a teenager she vowed to repay the medical world. Allison, […]
Month: June 2021
Special Recognition
2010 Winner Warrent Officer Class 2 Kim Hughes Bomb disposal expert Kim risked his life defusing seven bombs to save wounded comrades in Afghanistan – shunning the usual protective clothing. After Taliban bombs killed three soldiers and left two maimed, stranded and surrounded by explosive booby traps, the brave 31-year-old had no time to consider […]
Lifetime Achievement
2010 Winner Battle of Britain Air Crew Throughout the summer of 1940, the skies over southern England were the stage for an epic air battle. British air crew fought for our very survival. After France fell on June 22, Winston Churchill announced: “The fight for France is over. The Battle for Britain has begun.” The […]
Young Fundraiser of the Year
2011 Winner George Major He’s spent the last two years in and out of hospital for gruelling treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. Yet through sheer determination, George Major started a fundraising campaign called George’s Marvellous Medicine Fund, which has brought in more than £20,000 for charities close to his heart. George, seven, first decided to […]
Teenager of Courage
2011 Winner Danielle Bailey The bravery of Danielle Bailey is simply inspirational. Despite losing her hands and legs to meningitis, she refuses to let her disability hold her back from becoming a gold medal swimmer and future Paralympian. Danielle was just four when she was left fighting for life after being struck down with the […]
Special Recognition
2011 Winner Acting Sergeant Dipprasad Pun CGC Gurkha Dipprasad Pun is already a hero as one of our brave servicemen who face daily danger in Afghanistan. But even in an environment where courage is the norm, this 31-year-old”s actions in fighting the Taliban are truly outstanding. Dipprasad single-handedly took on dozens of Taliban insurgents when […]