A local woman in her late 70s has been awarded an ultimate care package from UK clothing retailer, Chums, in recognition of her tireless commitment to the community and her years of volunteer work.
Morag Caunt, from North Yorkshire, has been described as a pillar of her community due in no small part to her lifelong dedication to supporting the young and vulnerable.
Although retired, Morag volunteers her time running writing workshops for young people and prisoners and has published novels relating to the struggles that vulnerable young people face in their day-to-day lives.
She also previously worked with the charity SASH (Safe And Sound Housing) in York, which helps young, homeless people find temporary lodgings to run a writing competition. The competition entries were judged by British novelist, Ross Raisin.
The prize comes from a leading UK clothing retailer specifically designed for shoppers aged 60 and above who were on who may not have received the recognition they deserve.
Chums launched the competition earlier this year and invited people across the UK to nominate an older person in their life who they believe is an everyday hero in their own right and who inspires younger generations.
Speaking on the competition, Paul Gray, Marketing Director of Chums, explained how they as a company wanted to give the opportunity for people to showcase how much of a positive impact these community heroes have and thank them for being generous with their time, their wisdom and their wit, The company also hopes to inspire others on the importance of supporting your local community.
As part of the package, each community hero Chums selected received:
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A £100 Ryanair voucher
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Theatre tickets for 2
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A £100 Chums voucher
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A selection of other goodies, including chocolate
According to her close friend Rebecca Colby, who nominated Morag for the prize, the win came as a bit of a shock.
Rebecca added: “ I told her I had nominated her to boost her spirits. But being realistic, I told her she probably wouldn’t win, but I wanted her to know how highly she is thought of. Our lives are richer for helping others, and we reap what we sow.
“It only behoves all of us to invest in our local communities and strengthen them for the greater good of all. Thank you for this wonderful giveaway and the opportunity to recognise my dear friend. It’s so nice to see a huge “giver” be on the receiving end of goodwill for a change. “
Morag has yet to decide where she will visit using the flight voucher; however she has always wanted to visit Barcelona and plans to take her granddaughter to the theatre with her.
