An NHS thank you was painted on the road at Hinchingbrooke Hospital.
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It is exactly one year today since Huntingdonshire had its first outbreak of Covid-19.
On March 13, 2020 the district recorded its first case of the new coronavirus, but it would be just over a week later before the country went into its first lockdown on March 23.
Hinchingbrooke Hospital nurses say special thank you to community for support shown during lockdown. Pictured is Jan, Sharon, Lindsay, Rose, Marion, Jackie, Karen, Josie, Alison, Poppy, Cate, Claire, Brian, Siobhan, Alita, Charlene, Kinga, Jo and Maui. Picture: NURSES
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Fundraisers in Huntingdonshire reached remarkable heights to raise thousands of pounds for charity in 2020.
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We have seen fundraisers in Huntingdonshire reach remarkable heights to raise thousands of pounds for charity in 2020 – from virtual events to sporting challenges.
We take a look back at some of our most memorable heroes who went above and beyond to selflessly help others.
Luke Claxton - raised £35,000 in lockdown
The father-of-two from Hartford had already topped a quarter of a million-pounds for children’s cancer charity CLIC Sargent.
But when lockdown hit - he went on to raise £35,000 after setting up a number of community challenges.
Hunts Post reporter Clare Butler shares her end of year review.
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It’s been a year of writing about the courage of our communities when faced with a global pandemic – something that the people of Huntingdonshire took in their stride.
The strength of people and their kind-hearted approach to tackling 2020 by fighting through the confusion, negativity and despair that Covid-19 brought us has been an extraordinary year to cover.
Here are 8 of my favourite stories from the past 12 months:
Team Bex fundraisers
Rebecca’s courage and resilience led her to inspire thousands of people to take up running to raise money for charity.