We’re thrilled to announce this year’s winners – and what a line-up! They were chosen from over 36,000 votes cast by you, the amazing JustGiving community. That’s a lot of love! Prepare to be inspired because these winners aren’t just raising funds, they’re raising the bar for us all.
OUTSTANDING COMMITTMENT AWARD
David Foster
Fundraised for Rape Crisis England & Wales
David walked 140 miles in memory of his daughter Emily, raising over £12,500 for Rape Crisis. His journey honoured her life and calls for better support for those affected by sexual assault.
David received an incredible surprise from West Ham legends, Martin Allen and Jared Bowen.
STRONGER TOGETHER AWARD
Sarah and Albert
Fundraised for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People
Sarah and her hearing dog Albert have completed their fifth 28 Challenge, raising over £17,200 to help Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. Their creativity, bond, and dedication continue to inspire and raise awareness of the life-changing impact of hearing dogs.
Tasha Ghouri gave Sarah the emotional news that she’d won a JustGiving Award.
MIND OVER MILES AWARD
The FTD Brothers
Fundraised for Alzheimer’s Research UK
Jordan and Cian Adams are on a mission to raise £1 million for Alzheimer’s Research UK in memory of their mum and twelve other family members lost to early-onset Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD). Both carry the gene for FTD and are determined to fund vital research to bring hope to families affected by dementia.
We enlisted content creator, Jack Joseph to surprise one half of the FTD brothers with their JustGiving Award.
SOCIAL FOR GOOD AWARD
Henry Moores
Fundraised for Bemorefab Children’s Cancer Charity
Henry proved you don’t need hiking boots to make a difference, by walking from Manchester to Ibiza in a pair of flip flops. He raised over £57,400 for Bemorefab Children’s Cancer Charity, making a difference one step (and blister) at a time.
Henry and his little brother got the surprise of a lifetime from some of their favourite Manchester United football players.
RISING STAR AWARD
Kirsty Waugh
Fundraised for Children with Cancer UK
Imagine starting to lose your eyesight and not being able to remember what day it is. That was 11-year-old Kirsty’s reality, but she decided to turn her brain tumour diagnosis into a mission of hope. She is crocheting one bunting triangle for each week of her 70-week chemotherapy treatment, raising over £39,000 so far to help other children with cancer.
Kirsty got a surprise visit from Stacey Solomon during her chemo treatment. Video coming soon.
