ROYALTY will honour the work of Queens Award for Volunteer winners for their tireless dedication to Disability Awareness Day (DAD_ next week.
The Countess of Wessex will meet with volunteers at Walton Hall and Gardens as preparations are under way for this year’s event after accepting an invitation from event organisers Warrington Disability Partnership.
The visit will coincide with a week-long programme of activity culminating in the 20th anniversary of DAD, the largest voluntary-led, pan-disability event in Europe.
Event founder and co-ordinator Dave Thompson said: “Disability Awareness Day, and associated events, has been promoting a positive ‘can-do’ attitude towards disability for the past two decades.
“We are proud to share part of our landmark 20th anniversary with the Countess who has graciously accepted our invitation to come and meet with the volunteers and management team - the heart and backbone of DAD.”
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