What advice would you give to anyone who wants to get more involved in their MAN v FAT community?
Find causes that matter to your group. I’m not saying the big charities don’t need help, but quite often, the small charities get overlooked and they tend to be the ones doing the hardest work in your area.
Then, after that, it’s simple. Just get stuck in. The more people you can involve, the better.
Also, it doesn’t always have to be money. We’ve collected toys and Easter gifts for children’s hospitals, food for shelters and food banks.
What did it feel like being named the MAN v FAT 2023 Community Hero?
I said all along, the nomination felt amazing on its own and I never in a million years thought Bridgend would win it as we’re such a small (but mighty) group in comparison to some of our other clubs.
When my name was called I just remember the boys I attended with jumping all over me as I got emotional.
It’s important to say that I do believe individual names should be avoided for this award because it was a whole club at Bridgend that created such a storm, not just one person.
Why do you think the lads at Bridgend voted for you as their Community Hero?
I think it’s mainly because I’m the loudest. Everyone donates, contributes, helps and supports however they can. But you always need one idiot at the front who can voice and organise it.
I am that idiot.
