They are among dozens of people nominated for BBC Make a Difference awards.
A football fan who raises money by selling samosas and a night shelter volunteer are among the nominations for theThe awards shine a light on people "going above and beyond in their local communities" in eight categories including for fundraising and volunteering.Manny Singh Kang has raised more than £260,000 for charity including through sponsored walks
Mr Singh Kang said: "As a Sikh, giving back and helping others is part of our mantra and we don't have to wait until somebody in our own family is affected by any condition."Godfrey started helping with Carriers of Hope after they supported him and his family He was nominated in the volunteer category for his "kind" and "compassionate" work and said he was "happy and thrilled" to hear he was up for the award.Hundreds of Christmas presents were given out by Jules Armstrong's charity in 2023
She was nominated for the fundraiser award by her daughter-in-law who said she and her helpers "definitely deserve the recognition for what they do".
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