Leighmarie Denley

Hometown
Age
Telford
41
Carrying the Flame through
Carrying the Flame on
Leighmarie's nomination story

Leighmarie has been a communtiy physical Activity instructor for many years working for NHS Telford and Wrekin.She works both on a paid and voluntary basis. With Leighmarie's ethnic background she has made huge inroads in encouraging people from BME communities to get involved in physical activity, breaking down barriers and improving the attendance from these communities. Leigh has gone onto specialise in working with the elderly and disabled, gaining qualifications in Postural stability, Disability gym, Special populations and many other fitness qualifications. She now delivers many diverse sessions, including Falls Prevention Exercise Programme. She leads as a Volunteer running coach for our running group. Leigh is currently delivering exercise to dementia sufferers at the Millbrook Day Centre. Leigh works privately with a disabled gentleman . He suffered a serious accident and Sadly not expected to live, let alone walk again. Leigh has made a huge difference to his day to day life and that of his Daughters. Leighmarie is a single mother of four, with children to care for and a home to run but has still managed to find time to make a difference. Her enthusiasm, her smile for everyone and her extreme dedication and professionalism towards improving physical activity levels within the communities of Telford and Wrekin must be admired. She is a credit to herself and Telford and Wrekin NHS.

(Story as provided by the Torchbearer’s nominator)

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