Rosie Freeman

Rosie Freeman has been nominated for the Overcoming Adversity award, sponsored by JT.

Diagnosed with breast cancer in October 2022 at the age of 23, Rosie has certainly overcome adversity.

How she handled this and cared for her family has amazed her nominator, Hayley North.

‘Rosie has handled this with maturity and sensitivity that belies her age, carrying herself with grace,’ Hayley said.

Rosie, now 24, has taken the time to cope with her own devastating illness while taking the time to share her experience and raise funds for others with the Pink Ladies cancer support group.

‘I’m not sure how to feel, I don’t think I’ve done anything in particular,’ she said, after hearing about her nomination.

Her nominator had been diagnosed with breast cancer and can testify what she has experienced in the recent months has been nothing but a challenge.

Two weeks after her diagnosis, Rosie started chemotherapy which lasted for four-and-a-half months.

Despite everything she has held onto her bright spirit.

‘She is a delight to be around, and I believe Rosie will change the life of another young cancer patient one day,’ Hayley said.

Rosie does not try to hide this difficulty but has channelled it into doing so much good and continues to do so.

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‘Truly amazing’ Alexia-Beth Ozanne has been nominated for the Overcoming Adversity award, which is sponsored by JT.

Jacques Isabelle

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Jeremy Mahoney

Jeremy Mahoney has been nominated for the Overcoming Adversity award, sponsored by JT.

Jonathan Charmley

Jonathan Charmley has been nominated for the Overcoming Adversity award, sponsored by JT.

Martine White

Martine White has been nominated for the Overcoming Adversity award, sponsored by JT.

Megan Cluett

Megan Cluett has been nominated for the Pride of Guernsey’s Overcoming Adversity award, sponsored by JT.

Richard Spinney

Richard Spinney has been nominated for the Overcoming Adversity award, sponsored by JT.