A FORMER strictly star and Invictus games gold medalist JJ Chalmers has launched a hunt for Coventry’s game changers.
For the national lottery’s 30th birthday celebrations, JJ is searching for 30 people who have made contributions over the past three decades with the help of The National Lottery.
In Coventry, since the first National Lottery draw on 19 November 1994, £195,232,774 has been raised for good causes through 2,648 individual grants, significantly benefiting arts, heritage, sports, and community organisations.
JJ is urging the public to nominate exceptional people as a National Lottery Game Changers.
The 37-year-old is a former Lance Corporal with 42 Commando in the Royal Marines, he sustained severe injuries from an IED explosion in Afghanistan in 2011.
Despite facing a near double arm amputation and other critical injuries, he triumphed over adversity, winning a gold medal at the Invictus Games in 2014.
He has since established a successful career in broadcasting, becoming the first disabled presenter to host the Olympic Games, and actively supports the Help for Heroes charity and The Invictus Games as a patron and ambassador.
JJ said, “During my own recovery journey and involvement with the Invictus Games, I have encountered countless unsung heroes who work tirelessly to improve the lives of people around them.
“It’s important that we celebrate these inspirational individuals and thank them for all that they do. If you know somebody who has done something amazing with National Lottery funding over the last 30 years, then please take the time to nominate them as a National Lottery Game Changer.”
It will recognise outstanding people in the categories of Arts, Community, Heritage, and Sport.
Thirty people will be celebrated in the autumn with a national recognition event highlighting their incredible efforts. Anyone who has received National Lottery funding or is part of a National Lottery-funded project is eligible for nomination.
Visit: lotterygoodcauses.org.uk/gamechangers to nominate, entries must be in by midday June, 17.
