Back with a difference

Carol Donald

Carol’s seven- year- old daughter Darcy lost her fight with a rare terminal cancer just before Christmas, but Team Darcy raises money for Rachel House to keep Darcy ’s memory and wishes alive.

SPORTS PERSON OF THE YEAR Stuart Padley

Despite suffering a severe stroke, Stuart’s progress in archery and indoor rowing saw him chosen to represent GB in the Invictus Games.

Carmen Feeney

Muay Thai boxer Carmen, 16, won silver for Team GB in the IFMA Wo r l d Championships in Turkey, and won the UKMF Scottish Youth title in November.

Mirren Foy

Ice hockey player Mirren represented GB Under 18 Wo m e n at the Wo r l d Championships and won bronze for GB at the World Youth Olympic Games. UNSUNG HERO Darren McLeod Glenrothes postie Darren saved the life of a man who had a cardiac arrest whilst up a ladder at his home.

Ruth McCabe

As project manager for Dementia Friendly Fife, Ruth’s initiative has had a huge impact on those living with dementia.

Natalia Kowszyn and Weronika Dawgul

Care assistants Natalia and Weronika rushed to the aid of people in an accident on the Standing Stane Road, pulling them out of burning wreckage.

BEST SCHOOL Woodmill High

The school community has rebounded after a devastating fire just three days into the school year.

Lochgelly High

Lochgelly High’s focus on a tt a i n m e n t and pupil empowerment has paid dividends.

Carnegie Primary

Parents say Carnegie Primary was outstanding during lockdown and merited an award.

Clockwise from main picture: Dunfermline Superheroes; Natalia Kowszyn and Weronika Dawgul; James McMahon with his dad Arthur Adlam. Pictures by Gareth Jennings, Steve MacDougall and Mhairi Edwards.