Outstanding Commitment Award
This award celebrates fundraisers who have gone the extra mile to give back to the causes that have supported them or their loved ones.
FINALIST
Lynette Adjei
Fundraised for Meningitis Now
Lynette marked 25 years since her son Ato was diagnosed with meningitis by dedicating a year to fundraising for Meningitis Now. Through creative events and a 65km walk between the hospitals involved in his care, she raised more than £25,000, increased awareness of the lasting impact of meningitis and helped support vital research for families affected by the condition.
Lynette’s JustGiving Page
FINALIST
Panayiotis Sinnos
Fundraised for Prostate Cancer UK
Following his prostate cancer diagnosis, Panayiotis has turned his personal experience into a powerful fundraising mission for Prostate Cancer UK. While undergoing treatment, he has taken on ambitious running challenges, including multiple half marathons and the London Marathon, using his story to raise awareness, bring people together and help ensure more men and families receive the support they need.Panayiotis’s JustGiving Page
FINALIST
Theo Avraam
Fundraised for Down Syndrome Cheshire
Theo is fundraising for the charity that has supported him since birth. Just weeks after undergoing his fourth open-heart surgery, he completed 21 litter picks to celebrate having an extra chromosome, raising thousands of pounds and inspiring others with his resilience, determination and belief that there are no limits to what he can achieve.
FINALIST
Ellie Thompson
Fundraised for Billy’s Battalion
Following the loss of her 4-year-old son Billy to DIPG, a rare and devastating childhood brain cancer, Ellie founded Billy’s Battalion to honour his memory and help fund vital research. By sharing Billy’s story and building a supportive community, she has raised awareness of DIPG, supported families facing similar experiences and continued the fight for better treatments and, ultimately, a cure.
