HEADLINE: Ricketts recognised by Rotary
A Staffordshire dispensing optician has received an award from her local Rotary club for charitable work in the developing world with Vision Aid Overseas.
The Cannock Rotary Club surprised Beverley Ricketts from Rudgeley, Staffordshire, with the Service above Self Award at a dinner where she was scheduled to speak and explain the work of VAO.
The award is given to members of the community who go beyond the call of duty to help others by offering 'practical hands-on relief in areas of the world fraught with conflict and disease'.
'Beverley is a fine example of a citizen who puts service into humanity above self and we are delighted to honour her in recognition of her commitment to VAO,' said The Rotary Club.
Ricketts, who has been on five projects in the developing world in Uganda, India and Ethiopia said: 'It was a very great surprise and a very great honour and a lovely evening.'
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