A COMMUNITY stalwart from East Morton who strives to boost the lives of those in need – both locally and internationally – has won a fundraiser of the year award. Fundraising is something that Saliha Sadiq – a social worker, mental health practitioner and counsellor – has done with her parents since childhood, meaning that recognition came as something of a surprise. Saliha helps voluntary groups in Bradford and through volunteering has raised £290,000 in total for a number of charities. Causes include the Kashmir Education Foundation – an organisation which provides free education to disadvantaged children in Pakistan – and Indus Hospital Charities, which offers free healthcare to those in need across 52 districts of Pakistan.
A COMMUNITY stalwart from East Morton who strives to boost the lives of those in need – both locally and internationally – has won a fundraiser of the year award. Fundraising is something that Saliha Sadiq – a social worker, mental health practitioner and counsellor – has done with her parents since childhood, meaning that recognition came as something of a surprise. Saliha helps voluntary groups in Bradford and through volunteering has raised £290,000 in total for a number of charities. Causes include the Kashmir Education Foundation – an organisation which provides free education to disadvantaged children in Pakistan – and Indus Hospital Charities, which offers free healthcare to those in need across 52 districts of Pakistan.
THOSE who raise thousands for local clubs, organisations and causes are often the power behind projects that make a huge difference to our lives. The Fundraiser of the Year award is designed to recognise the huge efforts that goes on - often behind the scenes - to bring change to our communities. The finalists are Alex Foxhall, Inayah Sher and Saliha Sadiq. Five-year-old Alex Foxhall from Wibsey wanted to raise money for children in hospital following the loss of his playgroup friend, Axl Walker two years ago. His mum Louise helped Alex achieve his goal of raising funds for Axl’s Toy Fund and the young lad set about walking, running,cycling or scooting 25 miles throughout the month of August. Alex beat his goal by completing 40 miles, raising £751. The money went towards additional toys and games for the Children’s Unit at Bradford Royal Infirmary during the pandemic.