Congratulations to our 2023 Deserving Doorsteps winners!
Earlier this year we opened nominations for our Deserving Doorsteps
initiative, asking for your help to bring a smile to a family member, friend, fellow
community member or neighbour who may be having a challenging time, or someone
goes above and beyond for the people in their life.
Thanks to your heartfelt nominations, we’ll be delivering
four weekly helping hampers of milk and food essentials to your winning
doorsteps across Manchester and Cheshire. We’d like to extend a big thank you
to our Creamline community for your enthusiastic participation and support for
Deserving Doorsteps over the past few years, we couldn’t do it without you!
We received many touching nominations, and choosing the
winners was no easy feat. We hope you’ll join us in celebrating our Deserving
Doorsteps, with some snippets from the nominations in this blog.
“This lovely young lady is so kind to everyone despite being
a single mum who lives in one bedroom accommodation with 3 young children.
Despite her struggles, she cares really well for her 3 small children. Natalie
never asks anyone for anything and it would be a tremendous help to her and the
children if she is selected.” Natalie, nominated by Charlotte.
“My grandad is now 90 years old and quite frail, but he is
still caring for his wife, who has dementia, at home. He never gets to go out
anywhere because he refuses to leave her alone with other people as she may
feel disorientated and disgruntled.” Joe, nominated by Rachel.
“Having just moved
to the area, Annie doesn’t know anyone. She doesn't have a car and is
selflessly looking after her husband who has just survived 3 major surgeries at
the age of 72. Introducing them to Creamline would be life changing for them.”
Annie, nominated by Lauren.
“One of our lifelines when my husband is away serving. They
are always there to jump into the auntie and uncle roles without even asking,
we appreciate you.” Leanne, nominated by Danielle.
“Teresa and her husband Derek have been my neighbours for 38
years, both hard working people. Teresa retired last year from being the school
head cook. Teresa never complains about anything, she just gets on with life
and looking after her beloved husband Derek. A doorstep delivery would give her
a break from running to the local shops for essential things that are too heavy
to carry.” Teresa, nominated by Marion.
“Edith is the most amazing 90 year old, living alone after
the death of her husband 20+ years ago. Despite several challenging health
issues, she is remorselessly independent, walking her dog religiously every day.
She has just given up driving.” Edith, nominated by Chris.
