Two Shropshire residents have won awards for their commitment to supporting life-changing dementia research.
Katie Foster, who lives in Newport, was named Volunteer of the Year and Stuart Lambie, who lives in Shrewsbury, was named Sporting Supporter of the Year in Alzheimer’s Research UK’s inaugural supporter awards.
Katie is also a prominent spokesperson for the charity, sharing her personal experience to inspire others to get involved. She often uses the contacts she made during her previous professional life in heritage, marketing and tourism, including being Head of Marketing & PR at the Ironbridge Gorge Museum and Chair of Tourism for Telford & Shropshire, to help promote the charity and the importance of research.
“I couldn’t do anything without such incredible and generous support from so many Shropshire businesses, organisations and individuals who regularly and generously help me and our hardworking fundraising group members. They are so numerous I can’t possibly name them all, but can I just say: Thank you Shropshire!”
He said: “I’m very honoured and humbled to receive this award and I just want to say a massive thank you to everyone who has supported me in any way on my running and fundraising journey over the last four and a half years. Alzheimer’s Research UK’s Supporter Awards shine a spotlight on some of the charity’s most dedicated fundraisers and volunteers, who play a vital role in helping to bring an end to the fear, harm and heartbreak of dementia.
A ninth category recognised six exceptional individuals who have displayed outstanding commitment to the charity over a number of years.
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