Ryan’s delight at BBC award
Local fundraiser Ryan Swain, who studied at Scarborough TEC, has won the Together Award in the first ever BBC Make A Difference Awards.
Mr Swain, from Norton, helped to raise more than £25,000 for NHS Charities Together during the pandemic by streaming DJ sets and entertainment on social media.
He also spearheaded campaign group #rescuetheramp whichsecured£50,000tohelp Norton Town Council refurbish Norton and Malton Skate Park and its renowned halfpipe ramp.
Mr Swain skateboarded 100 miles across North Yorkshire for Cancer Research UK, raising both funds and awareness for charity, and has regularly visited schools, colleges and community groups to give motivational talks about ADHD and mental health.
The Together Award recognises an individual or group of peoplewhocreaterealchange.
Mr Swain said: "I will always use my name and profile to make positive changes, help the less fortunate and, most importantly, bring communities and people together."