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Number 10 names Jess Weaver’s points of light
| Posted: Oct. 21, 2021 5:02 PM |
Neston warrior fundraiser Jess Weaver, 14, received the Prime Minister’s 1760th Bright Points.
On the Prime Minister’s Office website Number 10 Downing Street explains, “Points of Light are exceptional individual volunteers, people who are making a difference in their community. from Brittany.
“Every day of the week, the Premier honors an inspiring volunteer with the Daily Point of Light award.
Of Jess they say: “Jess Weaver, 14, from Neston, Cheshire, raised over £ 26,000 for Alder Hey Hospital in memory of her sister Georgie who died aged 5 days of agenesis tracheal.
“Through various cycling challenges spanning thousands of miles over the course of seven years, Jess was able to raise enough money to contribute to the new Children’s Mourning Center at Alder Hey Hospital in Liverpool, which Jess and her family have opened. in September 2021 … By January 2022, Jess has pledged to cycle an additional 2,000 miles, helping to raise funds for a children’s mental health unit at Alder Hey Hospital while raising awareness of the ‘tracheal agenesis.’
A spokesperson for Alder Hey added: “Jess has been an ambassador for Alder Hey children’s charity for the past seven years … Jess organizes and completes an annual bike ride, participates in the Oli Safari Walk and does many other fundraisers in between. Her commitment to Charity and Georgie’s Memory is amazing and a credit to her caring and resilient nature.
“Not only did Jess get involved in fundraising for others, but she also showed incredible courage and character in speaking publicly and recently opened The Alder Center … Everyone at Alder Hey Children’s Charity is very grateful for Jess’ continued support and we are delighted that Jess receives this recognition. “
Justin Madders, Local Member of Parliament for Ellesmere Port and Neston said: “Jess has shown great determination over the years to raise a fantastic amount of money for a cause that I know will be close to her and her family. She should be very proud of everything she did at such a young age. “
Jess’ mother reached out to celebrate the brilliant news, and in response to Jess receiving the award, her family said, “As a family it has been an honor and a privilege to be able to raise funds for Alder Hey. Jess embraced his role as a young charity ambassador from day one and donated 110%.
“It’s so lovely that her hard work and dedication was recognized, but it was always about giving back to the hospital that looked after us at the worst time of our lives, rather than for merit. are very proud of Jess. ”
For the full story of Jess opening the new Alder Center, please see here.
To see the details of Jess’s award for # 10, please click here.
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