Feeling Honored: Nominated for BBC Radio Leicester’s Make a Difference Award!

Hey everyone,

I’ve got some exciting news to share – I’ve been nominated for the Community category of BBC Radio Leicester’s Make a Difference Award! Can you believe it? It’s such an honor to be recognized for something that means so much to me, especially when it all started from a pretty rough time in my life.

Back in May 2020, during the first lockdown, my mental health wasn’t in the best place. One day, out of the blue, my younger sibling sent me a surprise parcel, and it was such a boost for my spirits. That little act of kindness inspired me to start Positivity by Post. Since then, we’ve sent out over 1,500 care packages all across the UK, spreading a bit of joy to those who need it most.

The support from our local community in Hinckley has been absolutely incredible. Huge shoutout to Morrisons, Asda, and Tescos for their generous donations – I couldn’t have done it without you! And it’s not just about the packages; we’ve also been able to help local services supporting vulnerable people. During the lockdown, we teamed up with Feed the Hungry in Hinckley to include care packages with their food parcels for families in need. Recently, we sent packages to Leicester Rape Crisis to support the amazing women there, and we’ve even linked up with the job centre for referrals.

One of my favorite moments was last Christmas when we decided to spread some festive cheer. We made and distributed over 400 handmade Christmas cards to local hospitals, hospices, and care homes. Seeing the smiles on the faces of severely ill children and other vulnerable individuals was just priceless. A big thank you to Barwell Community House for hosting a Christmas card-making day – we managed to make 250 cards in just one day!

None of this would be possible without the incredible donations and support from all of you. Your kindness and generosity have made such a difference, and I’m so grateful.

The award ceremony is on September 5th, and I’m so thrilled to have even been nominated. Thank you all for your support – it means the world to me. Fingers crossed!
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With love and gratitude, Charlotte