One Million Lives
Our first One in a Million award for 2021, goes to a group of incredible people who work tirelessly to ensure the children and...
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One Million Lives
The Red Balloon Foundation is an evolving charity, with a main aim to support children and young people to thrive. Already well established within...
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One Million Lives
Over the last year, getting active hasn’t been the easiest of tasks for children in Essex, as national lockdowns and local restrictions have meant...
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One Million Lives
Bob is Bob. When he has a passion for something, he absolutely gets stuck in. When Bob was diagnosed with early onset Parkinson’s, the...
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One Million Lives
Now more than ever, it’s vital to ensure that we are looking after not only our physical health but mental health too. Men in...
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One Million Lives
After being diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 2014 and having to retire early from his dream job as a Police Dog Handler, Paul Nicholls...
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One Million Lives
Jo Bryant, a strong advocate for using physical activity as a means to improve individuals health and mental wellbeing, is a community driven individual....
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One Million Lives
During this difficult and uncertain time, many individuals have challenged themselves physically to raise money for charities and organisations. Active Essex recognise the huge...
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One Million Lives
Meet Tara our January One in a Million Tara Whittle is a This Girl Can Essex ambassador and is an active member of the...
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One Million Lives
Chris ‘Monty’ Shields has big plans for Turning Corners, the community football project in Thurrock offering inclusive football for adults of all ages and...
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One Million Lives
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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