Danny Dwyer from Brighton has been shortlisted for a BBC Sussex Community Hero Award. The awards are now in their third year and recognise ordinary people’s community contribution in a range of categories from ‘good neighbour through to ‘fundraiser.’ Over the last few years, Danny has helped raise o
The awards are now in their third year and recognise ordinary people’s community contribution in a range of categories from ‘good neighbour through to ‘fundraiser.’
Over the last few years, Danny has helped raise over £60 000 for The Sussex Beacon – a local HIV care centre supporting men, women and families affected by HIV.
He spends 20 hours a week fundraising, often more when he puts an event on – all while working full time and supporting friends with HIV.
Founder of the social community group ‘Bear-Patrol’ he actively led them to raise funds over the last three years for The Sussex Beacon.
He regularly organises gala dinners, an annual sky dive and ‘Santa Weekend’ which includes a Cabaret Night, Bring-and-Buy and Grotto. He personally recruited 26 people to run the Brighton Half Marathon in aid of The Sussex Beacon and is running the race himself for the third time.
There are still spaces available to run for ‘Team Beacon’ in the February 2014 race. To enter, CLICK HERE:
On hearing about being shortlisted, Danny said: “I’m shocked and happy, it’s given me a boost to continue. I believe in local. I have lots of friends who use The Sussex Beacon and see the brilliant effect it has on their daily lives.”
