Inspirational Fund raisers who are the Pride of Britain

Now, this year, ITV Meridian is once again joining forces with the Daily Mirror to find an inspirational - fund raiser - for the Pride of Britain Awards. We've been looking for people who think about others before themselves - putting communities first. The winning nominee will go to the Pride of Britain awards in London - later this year - and join celebrities on the red carpet. We've chosen four finalists - out of the many who were nominated by viewers - and we'll be telling YOU their story this week - with the winner, announced on Friday. Today, we meet Darran Saunders, from Sussex, who lost her son Connor when he was fatally injured in an unprovoked attack.

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Pride of Britain: the winners!

All this week we've been meeting the nominees for the ITV Pride of Britain Fundraiser of the Year.

We've been celebrating people in our region who go the extra mile to help others - and they have all been fantastic contenders.

Our judges have confirmed the winners from the east and west of the region. A helping hand from 'Strictly' judge Craig Revel Horwood...

Latest nominee for Pride of Britain Awards

Now our latest Pride of Britain nominee. Each night this week we've been introducing you to someone special in our region.

Someone who's an inspirational fundraiser - who could get the chance to go to the Pride of Britain awards in London later this year. Sam Holder reports.

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Latest Pride of Britain nominee

Now for our latest Pride of Britain nominee. Each night this week we've been introducing you to someone special in our region. Someone who's an inspirational fundraiser - who could get the chance to go to the Pride of Britain awards in London later this year. Tony Green reports.

44 marathons in 44 countries in 44 days

This Pride of Britain nominee has pushed himself to the very limit - by running 44 marathons, in 44 countries in 44 consecutive days.

It's because Pete Thompson from Bournemouth wanted to raise money and awareness, as he feels mental illness remains a stigma.

He filmed his amazing journey and wrote a poem about the issue - to spread the word across Europe. Andrew Pate went to meet him.

Pride of Britain nominee is helping cancer patients

Now another Pride of Britain regional award nominee - a fantastic fundraiser, Heather Morgan.

Heather began raising money for the Cancer Care Club at her local hospital after she was diagnosed with cancer.For almost 30 years she hasn't stopped - continually raising funds because she wants to give something back, and ease the journey of other cancer patients.

Sarah Saunders went along to meet her.

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Mother's life-saving work born out of son's tragic death

Five years ago, Darran Saunders lost her son Connor when he was fatally injured in an unprovoked attack.

But Darran, from Woodingdean in Sussex, vowed that something positive must come out of the tragedy.

Her tireless fundraising has provided life-saving equipment and training for more than sixty schools and sports clubs.

Now, Darran has been nominated for a Pride of Britain regional award, as Malcolm Shaw reports.

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