Prime Minister’s Office honours Mary Kahn with Points of Light Award
The Prime Minister’s Office has honoured Mary Kahn, the founder of Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support, with the distinguished Points of Light Award. The award, started by her late Majesty the Queen, recognises Mary’s exceptional dedication and outstanding contributions to the community.
Mary was diagnosed with cancer in 2017 and, after treatment, had to travel over an hour from her rural home to access counselling. She decided to set up a local group and held the first meeting of ‘Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support’ around her kitchen table in 2018.
Since then, Mary and her team of volunteers have fundraised to provide over £140,000 of support to hundreds of patients and their families, through counselling and a range of therapy services.
Richard Foorde, MP for Tiverton and Honiton said: “Volunteers like Mary do incredible work. In rural areas like ours, formal services are often sparse and it’s because of the dedication of people like her that our communities have proper support networks in place”.
The Points of Light Award, issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, acknowledges Mary Kahn’s exceptional contribution and exemplary service in establishing and leading Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support. Mary has also recently been awarded the BBC Radio Devon Making a Difference Award and the charity’s volunteers have been recognised in Dorset Volunteering Centre’s awards.
If you are inspired by Mary Kahn’s work and the mission of Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support, consider getting involved in the cause. Your support, whether through volunteering or making a donation, can help the organisation further expand its reach and impact in the community.
The community served by Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support celebrates Mary Kahn’s well-deserved Points of Light Award and expresses deep gratitude for her continued dedication and unwavering commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of others.
Prime Minister’s Office honours Mary Kahn with Points of Light Award
The Prime Minister’s Office has recognised Mary Kahn, the founder of Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support, with the distinguished Points of Light Award. The award, initiated by her late Majesty the Queen, serves as a testament to Mary’s exceptional dedication and contributions to the community.
Mary received her diagnosis in 2017 and, following treatment, was travelling for over an hour from her rural home to access counselling. She decided to establish a local group and held the first meeting of ‘Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support’ around her kitchen table in 2018.
Since then, Mary and her team of volunteers have fundraised to provide over £140,000 of support through counselling and a range of therapy services to hundreds of patients and their families.
Richard Foorde, MP for Tiverton and Honiton commented: “Volunteers like Mary do incredible work. In rural areas like ours, formal services are often sparse and it’s because of the dedication of people like her that our communities have proper support networks in place”.
The Points of Light Award, issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, acknowledges Mary Kahn’s exceptional contribution and exemplary service in founding and leading Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support. Mary has recently been awarded the BBC Radio Devon Making a Difference Award and the charity’s volunteers have been recognised in Dorset Volunteering Centre’s awards.
The community served by Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support celebrates Mary Kahn’s achievement and expresses deep gratitude for her dedication and commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of others.
If you are inspired by Mary Kahn’s work and the mission of Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support, consider getting involved in the cause. Your support, whether through volunteering or making a donation, can help the organisation further expand its reach and impact in the community.
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