One Million Lives

Samantha Holmes: “We’ve got this!”

Samantha Holmes started her physical activity journey to benefit her own mental and physical wellbeing. She has gone on to help many more in...
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One Million Lives

Motivation at its best!

Life has changed for us all and we have all had to adjust to new ways of living and working. With many of us...
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One Million Lives

Donna – Making a Difference

Donna Robinson is a key player in the Essex All Together programme and for Sport for Confidence. We award our One in a Million’s to people who...
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We are Undefeatable

Joanne – We Are Undefeatable

Joanne is B12 deficient, has Hypothyroidism and has Rheumatoid Arthritis. Joanne was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis just over a year ago and has been...
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Raising awareness of the Multi-Schools Council

62 pupils from 5 schools attended the Multi-School Council inclusive walk event in Hadleigh Park. The Multi-School Council was set up 8 years ago...
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A Superhero Tri helps keep Essex inspired

During these unprecedented times it has been important for us to stay motivated. Billy Ray Mansell has used the last few months to inspire...
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Stars amongst their community

Neville and Jean Jessop have been volunteering for the last 20 years for the Heart and Sole Walking Scheme in Chelmsford. This scheme has...
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Thurrock Healthy Walks

Davy Down, Thurrock Healthy Walks have been running for a year and have had over 500 people attend. The project was set up to...
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Box Smart to defer kids from knife and crime

Colchester Borough Homes set up Box Smart to make a difference, bringing together organisations and residents for the benefit of the community. The need...
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We are Undefeatable

Suzanne Warren

Suzanne is living with Addison’s Disease, Psychosis and a neurological movement disorder. Before she was diagnosed Suzanne was a gymnast and runner. Currently she...
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New Age Kurling

As a county we have been playing New Age Kurling since 2013 and it is rapidly growing within all of our schools – primary...
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