“I am so honoured to have been given the East Midlands Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Fundraising Award, the other nominees do amazing work and I wish them all the best for their future fundraising.

Charity work and fundraising isn’t down to one individual, without my wonderful husband, family, friends, trustees, volunteers and supporters nothing would happen, so this award is for everyone involved in GEMS, thank you so much for everything you all do, you are all very special people.

Also thank you to everyone who supports GEMS as without you all and our volunteers we couldn’t help the patients be more comfortable during their treatment….. Thank you so very much for all the wonderful comments, so kind of everyone…..I feel very blessed”