Caring Tyrone woman nominated for national competition

Twenty-two-year-old Chloe Rocks, from Ballinderry outside Cookstown, was nominated for Urban Jungle’s Heroes 2020 by her sister, Shannon.

Young people aged 18-30 played a major role in helping family members and members of the wider community during the past year while the pandemic was impacting on the lives of so many in the Mid Ulster district.

“Chloe has worked throughout 2020 in our local village shop, serving the whole community and working for a small business,” said 27-year-old Shannon who lives in Belfast.

“She has also cared for her mum and other family members who are shielding by doing shopping, getting them set up online and ensuring they had everything they needed.”

Jimmy Williams is chief executive officer of Urban Jungle, the company which is running the competition.

He said: “We think young adults have had to endure a lot in 2020 and want to do our bit to say ‘thank you’.

“So we want to meet the people, hear the stories and give thanks and recognition to those who have helped us all through.

“Perhaps they went shopping for an ill neighbour, took up the slack at work when others couldn’t or have been on the front line. We want to hear your nomination.”

Nominate your hero for 2020 by midnight on January 7, 2021, and they could receive a £250 Amazon voucher and become Urban Jungle’s 2020 Hero.

To find out more, or nominate a hero, visit: https://explore.myurbanjungle.com/blog/urban-jungles-heroes-2020/

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