Ian Buck

Hometown
Age
Blackpool
76
Carrying the Flame through
Carrying the Flame on
Ian's nomination story

IAN BUCK A truly selfless individual who generates a natural enthusiasm for all things good in society. ?For 20 years or so Ian, and his late wife Joan, managed teams in the Paulton Youth F.C. ultimately becoming a major fundraiser. ?As a member of the Fleetwood & Cleveleys Lions Club, he was a major player in organising events for fundraising. Whilst no longer a member he still undertakes individual fundraising together with a major role in the organisation of the Blackpool Annual Carnival. ?Voluntary work fundraising for Trinity Hospice both adult and children. He represents the hospice and talks at events. His problem solving and organisational skills have been described as exceptional and him indispensable. He is present on most days. ?He visits the Blackpool Children's Hospital each Christmas Day donating gifts for the kids. ?He undertakes sponsored swimming for, among others, Help the Heroes (£550) and Prostate Cancer. NOT BPOOL CHILD HOSP ON XMAS DAY BRIAN HOUSE CHILD HOSPICE BPOOL IMPLEMENT GIFTS FOR CHILDREN. . SUPPORTED 'LIONS INTERNATIONAL' AT ENGLISH FED DISABILITY SPORTS IN PRESTON IN 2011 SIGNED UP FOR 2012. FUND RAISE. ' THE CHILDRENS SOC'

(Story as provided by the Torchbearer’s nominator)

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