Volunteer Appreciation Station
As we wrap up 2018, we take a look at highlights from the year. We simply couldn't have achieved any of this without your amazing support, so thank you.
What you've helped us achieve this year:
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18,927 of you have taken 27,150 actions to support our campaigns like Flash and Food Upfront
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We recruited 12 new members of the Council of People Living with Diabetes, helping us form new ideas, services and the top priorities for people living with diabetes
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We had 100 volunteers at London Bridges Challenge, in which more than 4,000 people walked ten miles raising £400,000
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We launched Volunteer Spotlight to recognise a different volunteer or local group each month
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Community Champions in Bolton have held 23 events, and in Slough 25 events to engage BAME communities and promote healthier lifestyle changes
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We've recruited 15 volunteers to our Clinical Studies research groups
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Supported thousands of people across the UK through our 365 local support groups
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Delivered Know Your Risk events to over 1,200 people through community events (43% at moderate or high risk)
