A local volunteer has said that “words can’t describe” how grateful she is after receiving an award from Diabetes UK Cymru.

Jayne Griffiths in well-known in Llandrindod Wells for her charity work and being the local Community Champion for Tesco.

It was announced on Wednesday last week that she had received an Inspire Award for Reaching and Connecting Communities.

“Having diabetes in the family makes fundraising for the cause so much more enjoyable; to know that I’m helping something close to my heart. Words can’t describe how grateful I am,” Jayne said.

County Times:

Diabetes UK Cymru said: “Inspire Award announcement: The Reaching and Connecting Communities Award goes to .. .Jayne Griffiths, a lovely Community Champion based at Llandrinod Wells Tesco, she also oversees other stores in West Wales including Cardigan, Aberystwyth, Carmarthen, Pembroke and Haverfordwest. Jayne is an active supporter of Diabetes UK Cymru and champions and promotes DUK Cymru services and events throughout Llandrindod Wells, as well as her wider working area. She has arranged fundraiser events, and as a trained Diabetes UK Cymru Speaker Volunteer Jayne has delivered countless talks in her local community raising awareness of Diabetes UK Cymru, but more importantly educating her community on how to better manager diabetes through lifestyle choices, exercise and diet. Jayne was also part of Tesco’s charity partnership Dance Beat fundraising campaign.” designed to get the national dancing and raise vital funds. She regularly distributes DUK Cyrmu literature and organises Know Your Risk events at the store.

“Jayne’s passionate about making a difference in her community and raising awareness of Diabetes as she lives with Type 2 herself. Thank you Jayne.”