Kind-hearted mum who goes beyond the call

Kind-hearted mum Louise Starrs from Whitburn is celebrating after being invited by The Centre, Livingston to receive her well-deserved Local Hero Award.

For the last 10 years Louise has worked tirelessly to raise over £30,000 through various events in the local community for the Children’s Appeal, a Scottish charity which help children and young people living in poverty in Scotland.

The Appeal, which is hosted every year by Lorraine Kelly who is a trustee and who Louise has had the pleasure of meeting face-to-face several times, raised £2.6million this year.

Louise, who was nominated for the Local Hero Award by her biggest fan, daughter Bernie, said:“Receiving this Award has been an honour.

“I never ever expected any recognition for what I do the for the Children’s Appeal – I just do because it is a cause I feel very passionate about helping every year and really enjoy doing.”

Ashley Bisland, Deputy Centre Director at The Centre, said:“It gives me great pleasure to award Louise with our Local Hero Award this month and to present her with a £100 Gift Card to treat herself in recognition of all the outstanding work she has done raising over £30,000 for charity.”

Courier editor Marjorie Kerr added:“Louise is a very worthy winner and we hope she enjoys spending her prize.”

If you know someone who goes beyond the call of duty to help others and deserves recognition and reward for all their efforts, please send an email with the details to debbie. hall@trinitymirror.com.

Issued on behalf of The Centre by Michelle Brown PR Ltd. For further information, please contact debbie.hall@ trinitymirror.com.