The sarcoma community came together at 10 Downing Street on Monday evening to attend Sarcoma UK’s inaugural Shining Star awards.
Opera singer Mark Llewelyn Evans was the awards host. Awards presenters included Sarcoma UK Celebrity Ambassador TommyInnit, BBC journalist Zoe Conway and Minister of Health and Secondary Care Andrew Stephenson MP.
Sarcoma UK’s Chief Executive, Richard Davidson, said: ‘It was a brilliant, uplifting magical night with so many of our amazing supporters. Those present heard some incredibly inspiring stories about those who have played their part in the success of Sarcoma UK.’
Gaz Emmerson Fundraiser of the Year – Chris Metcalfe
Research of the Year – Institute of Cancer Research
Sarcoma Support Group Champions of the Year – Liverpool, Merseyside and North Wales Sarcoma Support Group
Young Sarcoma Voice of the Year – Katie-Marie Martin
Political Voice of the Year – Marion Fellows MP
Volunteer Achievement of the Year – Manon Lien-Lambert
Roger Wilson CBE Inspiration of the Year – Gina Long MBE
Sarcoma Healthcare Professionals Innovation and Excellence – CNS London Sarcoma Service, The National Sarcoma Educational Programme
Partnership of the Year – The Analyst
Lifetime Achievement Award – Professor Ian Judson
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