Brave Yorkshire teenager who raised £20,000 for bionic arm wins top award
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Brave Yorkshire teenager who raised £20,000 for bionic arm wins top award
• A young teenager, from Pocklington, has been named the winner of the Community Pride 2026 Against All Odds award for her extraordinary courage and resilience.
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