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Nov 2021
WATCH: Ripon woman crowned Harry's Hero for helping disadvantage families
Helen Mackenzie was crowned the winner of Harry's Heroes yesterday after beating five other finalists for the accolade.
The Stray Ferret launched the competition in partnership with Harrogate Spring Water and former BBC Look North presenter Harry Gration to find the people in the Harrogate district doing exceptional things to help others in the community.
Ms Mackenzie received the most votes in recognition of her work to help families in Ripon.
In 2019, she started a project called Back to Basics (B2B), which gives families ingredients and instructions on how to make meals.
Throughout the pandemic, she has fundraised, shopped, collected donations, packed and delivered food, along with electrical goods and other items, to families in need.
More than 20 people were nominated for exceptional work in their communities. This list was then narrowed down to the final six; Cath Wilson, Greta Knight, Helen Mackenzie, Lauren Doherty, Mark Oldfield and Susie Little.
https://youtu.be/7theKZ1p8aU
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Once all the 1,300-plus votes were counted, Ms Mackenzie came out top.
Harry Gration visited Ms Mackenzie yesterday to give her the good news.
You can learn more about each hero by listening to their podcasts here.
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