COMMUNITY Champion José Walker was crowned Rossendale Woman of the Year at Rossendale Hospice’s annual award ceremony held at Nino’s Restaurant in Rawtenstall on December 3rd 2010. Despite suffering mobility problems, José works tirelessly to help improve the health, wealth, well-being and lives of others. Over the years she has organised garden competitions, a café and Christmas parties to help build community spirit in Haslingden. After a car accident last year she could no longer manage living in her bungalow and so moved to Edenfield.

Jose said: “Its so overwhelming to win such a big title. I still can’t believe I won. There were many other worthy winners and I hope to use the title to help raise much needed money for good causes within the Rossendale community.”

More than 220 ladies joined José and the other two finalists Jacquie Dean-Magac and Mollie White for the celebrations and helped raise more than £22,000 for Rossendale Hospice.

Sam Morris, Rossendale Hospice's fundraising manager, said: “This award ceremony not only gives Rossendale the opportunity to recognise ladies who contribute to our community but also helps the Hospice to raise funds for people living in the community with a life limiting illness.

" I would like to give thanks to the Special Events Committee who over the last 10 years have helped raise more than £400,000.”

read about the event and view images in Lancashire Life here

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