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Meet the finalists in the Carer category for 大象传媒 Radio Solent's Make a Difference Awards for 2024.

Alan Hayward, from Southampton, is a full time carer for his wife, who has dementia. "He puts her first every step of the way, cooking, cleaning, remembering all the key dates - birthdays and appointments. This is hard enough but he does this whilst himself dealing with severe breathing difficulties with COPD, and additionally he has diabetes. He is a selfless man who always puts others first before himself. He does it without complaint and with the love he has for his family."

大象传媒 Radio Solent's Alun Newman has been to meet Alan and his daughter, Kerry.

Maureen Graham, from Horndean, has cared for four family members with Huntington's Disease. Firstly her husband, then her son and daughter who all sadly died of the disease. She now cares her grandson, who also has Huntington's. Having been a founder member, Maureen is now social secretary to the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Branch of the Huntington's Disease Association, helping other affected families make special memories and enjoy valuable peer support.

大象传媒 Radio Solent's Bob Diggles has been to meet Maureen.

The Make a Difference Awards are your chance to say 鈥淭hank You鈥� and show recognition and appreciation for people who love to make life better for others. Nominations for the 2024 awards have now closed and finalists have been selected by a panel of judges. The winners will be announced at our 大象传媒 Radio Solent Make a Difference Awards ceremony in September.

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