Warren, who lives with Asperger syndrome, had been fearing loneliness during the first lockdown. But Rachel, who has worked as a co-ordinator for the supported volunteering project at SAVS for a decade, boosted Warren s spirits with weekly phone calls.
8. Emily Gahagan and Isabelle Clark Emily Gahagan and Isabelle Clark A Shoebury dad was bursting with pride after his daughters raised more than £2,000 by taking part in a sleepout. Emily Gahagan and Isabelle Clark spent 27 hours outside a Tesco store in Southend. The funds raised were donated to Charlie Boys Angels, the Southend Foodbank, CSF and The Project.
9. The Castle pub
Warren, who lives with Asperger syndrome, had been fearing loneliness during the first lockdown. But Rachel, who has worked as a co-ordinator for the supported volunteering project at SAVS for a decade, boosted Warren s spirits with weekly phone calls.
8. Emily Gahagan and Isabelle Clark Emily Gahagan and Isabelle Clark A Shoebury dad was bursting with pride after his daughters raised more than £2,000 by taking part in a sleepout. Emily Gahagan and Isabelle Clark spent 27 hours outside a Tesco store in Southend. The funds raised were donated to Charlie Boys Angels, the Southend Foodbank, CSF and The Project.
9. The Castle pub
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She added: “People were cheering him on along the seafront and it was fantastic. “When I agreed to AJ doing the fundraiser, I forgot I would have to go along with him. “But he spurred me on all the way and it was a lovely way for us to spend some time together as well.” AJ initially set himself a target of raising £110 for a charity close to his heart. Banner - the youngster was well-supported throughout his fundraiser However, he has now accumulated close to five times that amount and the youngster has already set his sights on another challenge.