One Million Lives

Essex SGO team

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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Red Balloon Foundation

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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Tom Littlewood, Our Final One in a Million

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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A real asset to his community – Bob Rust

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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Walking, fresh air and talking. They all benefit our mental health!

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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Paul, our November One in a Million

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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“Jo is truly helping us change 1 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 in a Million extends across county

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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It’s more than ‘walking with sticks’!

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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Chris Shields – Our February One in a Million

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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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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