A 100-YEAR-OLD woman who raised funds for a vital piece of medical equipment and another woman who has played a “huge part” in her community for many years are up for an award.

York residents Rebekah Stott, of Skeldergate, and Marjorie Sharp, of Crichton Avenue, Clifton, have been put forward for a Community Pride Award.

Centenarian Mrs Stott has been nominated for Charity Fundraiser of the Year, while Mrs Sharp is in the running for Person of the Year and Volunteer of the Year.

Mrs Stott has been nominated by Andy White, who said: “Last autumn, 100 year-old Rebekah Stott paid a visit to York Hospital Renal Unit’s new Self-Dialysis Room to see the machine that she raised funds to help pay for.

“Mrs Stott had just proudly celebrated her centenary with family and friends. But there was a twist, Rebekah had requested no presents, just donations which would be added to the Friends of York Hospital’s fund to help provide new dialysis facilities.

“Her birthday party raised £1,000 towards a costly new machine in the Self-Dialysis Room.”

In nominating Mrs Sharp, 74, Gemma Long explained: “More commonly known to the children and parents around Clifton as Marj, she has been the chairwoman of Clifton Residents Association for countless years and was involved for many years prior to this.

“She was involved with the St Luke’s Parish Church summer programmes and helped raise many of the children teaching them respect and values. She has played a huge part in Clifton community for decades.” She added that Mrs Sharp has organised fun days for the community and also helped Clifton Green Primary School run the Hope Cafe, which is now closed.

The Community Pride Awards are run by The Press with City of York Council and the primary sponsor is York-based healthcare organisation Benenden. Finalists will be announced in The Press this month.