Caring Carl Lamptey is the pride of Cheshire!
Modest Carl will not admit it since he is too busy fundraising, but he deserves the accolade for amazing service to the community.
Carl Lamptey at the Local Hero awards at Cottons Hotel and Spa.
The Macclesfield dad is overwhelmed after scooping two awards recognising his dedication.
Carl won Cheshire’s Silk 106.9 Pride of Cheshire prize at the Local Hero 2023 Awards, days after receiving a civic award from Macclesfield mayor Cllr Fiona Wilson.
His Team Rainbow has raised more than £70,000 for East Cheshire Hospice where wife Sarah died of breast cancer in 2014, aged 36.
Carl Lamptey with his Silk 106.9 award.Â
He supports many causes, including appeals by the radio station. He also helped a boy with a brain tumour get his wish for an Apple tablet.
Carl said: “It all began when Sarah started holding parties to raise funds and basically I’ve continued her legacy. I’ve not stopped fundraising because that’s what she wanted to do.
“I know the community are going to give, because they’re awesome. During lockdown I asked footballers to donate and they didn’t, so I turned to the community and the rest is history. They just nailed it.
“It’s nice to get recognition, but I don’t do it for awards. When Sarah passed I got so many messages from people I didn’t know and realised we’re in a good area with good people who care.
“I know we’ve got a good community, so that’s why I keep doing what I’m doing and the Hospice has been at the heart of my fundraising.”