Leeds United legends joined forces with an Emmerdale star and a host of other celebs to launch the Yorkshire Children of Courage.
Now in its 11th year, the Yorkshire Children of Courage Awards is a truly unique evening which combines honouring and recognising courageous young people in Yorkshire with raising funds for the St James’s Place Charitable Foundation. Earlier this month, a host of famous faces joined forces to launch the festivities for 2023.
Former Leeds United stars Paul Robinson and Brian Deane were spotted at the launch party. They appeared alongside Emmerdale’s Natalie J. Robb, retired Yorkshire Cricket star Ryan Sidebottom, Danika Priim and Terry George.
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Also in attendance was ITV Calendar’s Christine Talbot who is due to pair up with BBC’s Jon Hammond to host the awards. New Dock Hall will be the venue for the Yorkshire Children of Courage Awards 2023 on Friday, October 13.
Speaking at the launch event, Jon Ellis, regional director for St James’s Place Leeds, said: “It is a privilege for St James’s Place Leeds to continue to host the Yorkshire Children of Courage awards.
“The event celebrates and recognises some very special children in our community. It’s also fantastic to have other Yorkshire businesses support us by contributing back to the community, while generating funds for the Leeds St James’s Place Charitable Foundation.”
The awards ceremony organisers are hoping to attract up to 800 guests for the event which includes categories for deserving children.. There will also be a separate category recognising a children’s charity of the year.
All monies raised at the YCCA awards ceremony will be matched pound-for-pound by St James’s Place. Over the last 11 years, funds raised by the awards have contributed hugely towards helping children, community groups and organisations across the Yorkshire region.
You can find out more about the awards by visiting their website.
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