The Rotherham Pulse

A woman from Rotherham who worked in a charity shop in the town and volunteered for Rotherham Dementia Carer Support has won the award of ITV’s Fundraiser of the Year. 🩺🏆

Sandra Blockley, 78, said: “When it came down to the last moment, it was absolutely amazing for me. It’s an honour to win this award.”

Ms Blockley started raising money over three decades ago after she lost her 19-year-old daughter who died of cervical cancer.

Ms Blockley said: “I am passionate about all the things I’ve done because it’s affected my life. I volunteered every week except Sunday and I opened my charity shop from 8am in the morning to 3pm in the afternoon.”

A passionate fundraiser from Rotherham won ITV Regional Fundraiser of the Year - The Rotherham Pulse A woman from Rotherham who worked in a charity shop in the town and volunteered for Rotherham Dementia Carer Support has won the award of ITV’s Fundraiser of the Year.

A new strategy called ‘The Borough That Cares’ will be launched on Carers Rights Day next Thursday.

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council and key partners will launch this strategic framework to ensure carers in Rotherham stay mentally and physically healthy, and economically active, for longer.

More than 30,000 carers are providing unpaid care in for someone who otherwise couldn’t manage without carers’ help. As carers have been affected disproportionately during the pandemic, it is important to create a borough that cares for its carers.

Councillor David Roche, Rotherham Council’s Cabinet member for Adult Care and Health, said: “This strategy can’t come at a more pertinent time, and shows our commitment to working together as a team to identify, acknowledge, and support our carers in Rotherham.”

New strategy to be launched to support carers in Rotherham - The Rotherham Pulse A new strategy will be launched called 'The Borough That Cares' on Carers Rights Day next Thursday.