Ambassadorial honour for fundraiser Caroline

And she received a further honour when Caroline was asked to be an ambassador for Cancer Focus!

School teacher Caroline took on the role of fundraising co-ordinator for the Banbridge and Newry areas and has since raised thousands of pounds for the charity.

Caroline added: “To be invited back to Stormont to an award ceremony really is a privilege to be acknowledged for charity efforts. I would like to commend the team for their time and efforts, plus we are always on the look out for volunteers.

“Cancer Focus invited me to be an ambassador as I participated in a massive three day event last August where over £30,000 was fundraised by climbing three of Ireland’s peaks, including Ireland’s highest peak Carrauntoohil in Kerry, Lugnaquilla in Wicklow and Slieve Donard, over three consecutive days.

"I am participating in the Mournes Seven Sevens walk this June for Cancer Focus and the Three UK peaks for the Southern Area Hospice in July.

"It really is amazing to be involved in such worthy charities and is something I will continue to do.”

Cancer Focus is Northern Ireland’s leading local cancer charity.

They provide care and support services for cancer patients and their families; offer a range of cancer prevention programmes to help people lessen their risk of getting cancer; fund scientific research into the causes and treatment of the disease and campaign for better health policy to protect our community and its future.