Do you know someone who strives to help others living in
Rossendale?
A woman who has achieved extraordinary acts
against the odds?
Then please nominate them for the prestigious
Rossendale Woman of the Year.
Running
for over a decade, this accolade recognises remarkable
local women as well as raising much-needed funds for Rossendale
Hospice. The event has already sold out and the award will
be presented at the annual Ladies Luncheon, held at Nino’s
Restaurant on 3rd December.
Last year’s winner was North West
Ambulance volunteer Dawn Taylor. During
six years as a First Responder, Dawn trained more than
200 Rossendale
men and woman who, thanks to her, now have basic life support
skills. When she won her award last year, a spokeswoman
for the hospice said Dawn had raised in excess of £2,000
for local charities and had a major impact on the community.
Speaking this week, Dawn said: “It was a wonderful
experience and a wonderful surprise to be recognised by
such a prestigious organisation. I have used the title ‘Rossendale
Woman of the Year’ to promote not only Rossendale
Community First Responders and the British Heart Foundation's
Heartstart UK initiative, but also the work of Rossendale
Hospice and other organisations which work so hard for
the people of Rossendale. “
Last year’s event, which raised more than £15,000,
was organised by the Special
Events Committee, a group of
ladies who also co-ordinate the hospice’s Annual Ball.
This year the chairwoman, Louise Pilliterri, will be stepping
down from her role.
She said: “We often talk about how amazing and inspiring
some people are but rarely do anything about it. This award
gives them the chance to receive the recognition they so
richly deserve.”
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