Press Room: 05 Jul 10
‘Hero’ Bryn wins Honorary Achievement Award
Bryn Parry (right) with GA Chairman Michael Sweeney
The Giftware Association’s Honorary Achievement Award at ‘The Greats’ Award ceremony found a truly worthy recipient this year - Bryn Parry, of Bryn Parry Studios and founder of the charity ‘Help for Heroes’.
Bryn, an ex-army officer turned cartoonist, artist and gift producer was described by Michael Sweeney, chairman of The GA, who presented him with the award, as “an exceptional person who has not only contributed to the gift industry, but also to a much wider community. “This special individual is a real ‘doer’, a true master of the gift of giving – someone whose actions speak louder than mere words themselves; someone who has strong beliefs deep within and acts upon them,” he said.
Michael told the audience how, following a visit to Selly Oak Hospital, with his wife Emma, three years ago, Bryn took the decision to launch ’Help for Heroes’ an outstanding charitable initiative that provides practical, monetary support for British men and women wounded in the line of duty during the current conflicts.
In less than three years the charity has raised over £50m for Britain’s war wounded to enable them to receive the very best care and every single penny raised by the charity through its merchandise, and its initiatives – which range from coffee mornings around the country to major events – goes back into the Help for Heroes coffers to support the injured.
In his presentation address Michael Sweeney described Bryn as a man with true entrepreneurial spirit who has seen the industry from a number of sides – as an artist, retailer and supplier. “He has demonstrated a passionate belief and commitment to those less fortunate than ourselves, giving up much personal time and almost putting to one side his own business to launch one of the fastest growing charities ever established. He gives a new meaning to the word ‘hero’”, he said.
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