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Connor Lynch

The East Belfast family who have been helping those in need for 40 years

For the past 40 years a family from the Cregagh estate has been dedicating their time to looking after and supporting those in need in their community.

Dot Blackburn or Nanny Dot, started her work helping the vulnerable when she started to fundraise in order to help a disabled family member get the care that they needed and since then has continued to dedicate her time to supporting worthy causes in her area.

This has seen her organise charity street parties, Christmas toy drives, meals for those in need and fundraising campaigns to support sick children and their families during difficult times.

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