Charity Champion or Volunteer of the Year nomination – Jack Marshall

Charity Champion or Volunteer of the Year nomination – Jack Marshall

Jack Marshall has raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for charity despite having a rare condition that has left him blind in one eye and needing two hearing aids.

The 26-year-old has climbed mountains including Ben Nevis and has been thrown from a plane at 15,000 feet, all in the name of supporting others.

Jack has Moebius Syndrome, which means he has no facial nerves, but that hasn’t stopped him from achieving his goals.

Jack, from Newcastle-under-Lyme, has supported causes including Leukaemia Research and the NHS.

He said: “I do this because I find fundraising really fun and it inspires others, which makes it all the more worthwhile. Anyone can get involved in fundraising – it could be singing or dancing or anything else – life’s too short to wait around.

“People have told me I can’t do some things and I’m out there to show that nothing is impossible.”

In 2012 Jack was chosen as a torchbearer for the Olympics. In 2019 he was awarded a British Empire Medal for his services to charity.

He has a law degree from Staffordshire University and is currently studying for a master’s in criminology and criminal justice, due to be completed at the end of this year.

Jack has been nominated in the Charity Champion or Volunteer of the Year category of the Your Heroes Awards by his friend Andy Mapperson.

Andy said: “Jack is a special individual. He goes above and beyond for everyone and the things he does in the face of adversity are nothing short of admirable.

“He’s raised so much for a number of charities and shows no sign of stopping. I’d like to recognise him for being the remarkable person that he is.”

Jack added: “The nomination is so unexpected. I feel absolutely honoured. I love the charitable work that I do because it helps people. I don’t do this for recognition. My aim is to break down barriers and inspire others.”