Winner Dan Biggane We make no apology for choosing one of our'own' to win the award. Dan, one of our feature writers with aparticular interest in the local rock scene, has over the past 12months arranged a series of high-profile concerts to raise money forMyeloma UK, a small but vital cancer charity. Dan lost his mum tothe disease and was determined to raise awareness of the illness(and funds to help fight it) and organised concerts featuring musicas varied as punk and classical. His efforts have yieldedpounds10,000 and helped many people understand the disease. Aworthy winner.
RUNNERS-UP Bill and Val Huxley An enthusiastic couple whoraise funds for the Robin Hood Ministries which helps needy familiesin Eastern Europe.
George Harding This year the grandfather completed his latestfundraising mission - a 140-mile trek through the Sahara. MrHarding, who is in his 70s, undertook the odyssey in aid ofMacmillan Cancer Support despite needing a new hip. In less than adecade he has raised tens of thousands of pounds for the charityby twice climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, walking the Great Wall ofChina, and running in the Bath Half and London Marathon.
BEL MOONEY Bel Mooney is president of the Space to Growcampaign to raise nearly pounds5 million for a new neo-natalintensive care unit at the Royal United Hospital. The city-basedwriter and columnist also recently launched homelessness charityJulian House's new shop.
Cecil Weir is the fundraising manager of city homelessnesscharity Julian House, which is currently looking for pounds100,000. His work brings him into contact with serious issues of humansuffering, but his sense of humour and zest for life are infectious.
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