Meet our Pride of Britain finalist 2014

Megan Boot went to surprise Virginia at her home in Cheriton on Gower

In 2005, Virginia lost her son, Lawrence, after he was diagnosed with a rare degenerative disorder. He was just 8 years old.

Shortly before his death, Virginia and her husband decided they wanted to do something to preserve Lawrence's memory.

Watch what happened when we told Virginia she'd won:

Virginia set about raising enough money to buy one water pump in South Africa powered by children's roundabouts.

Nine years and £880,000 later, Virginia has just sent a cheque to Africa for the 120th water pump to be built.

Virginia has helped provide thousands of people across the region with clean drinking water
The wells also help communities grow their own food

Virginia has been invited to attend the Pride of Britain Awards ceremony in London next month to go up against other UK finalists.

Best of luck, Virginia!

Meet our Pride of Britain local fundraising nominees.