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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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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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