MEMBERS of a foundation set up in memory of an inspirational man who died aged 24 are continuing to carry out community work despite the coronavirus lockdown. Anna Haggart, from Livesey, and her sister Gill Garvin started the Shaun Haggart Foundation nearly a decade ago in memory of Anna’s son Shaun who died in 2010. Shaun, who died while undergoing a 53rd operation on chronic heart and bowel problems was described as an ‘inspirational’ community worker. Anna, 52, who works as a cook in a rehabilitation unit, wanted to keep her son s memory alive, so set up the foundation to help the community.
MEMBERS of a foundation set up in memory of an inspirational man who died aged 24 are continuing to carry out community work despite the coronavirus lockdown. Anna Haggart, from Livesey, and her sister Gill Garvin started the Shaun Haggart Foundation nearly a decade ago in memory of Anna’s son Shaun who died in 2010. Shaun, who died while undergoing a 53rd operation on chronic heart and bowel problems was described as an ‘inspirational’ community worker. Anna, 52, who works as a cook in a rehabilitation unit, wanted to keep her son s memory alive, so set up the foundation to help the community.
A man who pulled a sleigh 26 miles raising thousands of pounds for two Blackburn charities has paid tribute to his friend who died on the morning of the challenge. Bill Hodgson, director of Praetorian Security and Imtiaz Ali of ‘We Love Blackburn’, said they dedicated the Santa s Slog Fundraiser to Dave Purcell who passed away on the day. Bill received the devastating news on the morning of the Santa’s Slog Challenge but decided to carry on by pulling the sleigh, complete with Santa, from Fleetwood to Kirkham. Almost £60,000 was raised with two Blackburn Charities - Child Action Northwest and Secret Santa - each receiving £5,000.