2021 Winner Claire Wright and Chris Squires Veterans set up a charity to help former servicemen and women, and former members of the emergency services, struggling with civilian life. Claire, 46, and Chris, 37, both had difficulties with their physical and mental health when they left the Navy and Army. This inspired them to offer […]
Category: Manchester 2021 Winners
Young Fundraiser of the Year
2021 Winner Freddie Xavi and Hughie Higginson Best pals inspired the nation with an incredible fundraising challenge WHEN his best friend was diagnosed with leukaemia, Freddie Xavi was determined to show his support.The nine-year-old took on a charity challenge in aid of the hospital treating pal Hughie Higginson – running 2km a day for 50 […]
Fundraiser of the Year
2021 Winner Frank Rothwell Pensioner raised £1million for dementia research with a gruelling transatlantic rowing challenge. Record-breaking pensioner Frank Rothwell had Pride of Manchester host Kym Marsh beaming with his one-liners and infectious laugh. Our Fundraiser of the Year became the oldest person to row solo across the Atlantic unassisted, raising more than £1 million […]
Spirit of Manchester Award
2021 Winner Eden and Kaitlin Brookshaw Youngsters who help mum care for their disabled sister didn’t leave home for five months to protect her from coronavirus. Eden, 13, and Kaitlin, 10, were honoured with the Spirit of Manchester Award for the sacrifices they made to keep their sister safe during the pandemic. They didn’t leave […]
Child of Courage
2021 Winner Mia Hignett Quick thinking eight-year-old saved her mum’s life by unblocking her airway after she collapsed at home. Mia showed calm and courage way beyond her years when her mum suffered a terrifying seizure and stopped breathing. The youngster called 999 and with guidance from an operator cleared her mum’s airway and placed […]
Special Recognition
2021 Winner Mike and Lucy Carroll Parents have spent five years battling on behalf of their two sick children, as well as raising money to help others facing the same plight. WHEN two of their children were diagnosed with a devastating degenerative condition, Lucy and Mike Carroll could quite understandably have crumbled. Instead, the couple […]