Congratulations to our colleagues Ben Hawkins and Chloe Spencer who picked up the NHS Hero Award at the Pride in Peterborough Awards yesterday evening [Tuesday 7th December].
Ben and Chloe received the award at a ceremony at the Holiday Inn in Thorpe Wood in recognition for their fundraising efforts for The Ambulance Staff Charity (TASC).
More than £3,500 was raised to support colleagues’ mental health through a zipwire challenge in North Wales on August 31.
Both Ben and Chloe, who are an acting dispatch team leader and a pre-registration paramedic respectively, reached speeds of 118mph along the zipwire which started at 222 metres high.
Given both of them are scared of heights, it was quite a challenge for both to overcome but all for a cause that is close to Ben and Chloe’s hearts.
After receiving the award, Ben Hawkins said: “We’re so honoured to win the Pride in Peterborough NHS Hero Awards 2021 for the money we raised for TASC who support UK ambulance staff across the country.
“It’s been a journey for sure but we’re proud to be representing EEAST and thankful for the support.”
Chloe said: “After raising £3.5k with Ben to help support others in mental health need, I was delighted to win the NHS Hero Award and thank everyone for their support.”
Thursday 09 December 2021