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Jessica spent much of 2020 in and out of hospital due to severe complication from an auto-immune disease brought on by the birth of her daughter 10 years ago. Her 73-year-old mum stepped up and helped care for her basic needs. Jessica Chappell and Joy Ipsen. Picture: Jake Nowakowski

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‘Selfless’ mum puts life on hold in time of crisis

When Jessica Chappell became seriously ill, her 73-year-old mother dropped everything to become her carer.

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COMMERCIAL EDITORIAL. Thanks a Million Campaign. Harley Fuller, Coopernook RFS volunteer and Woolworths Lake Cathie assistant manager., after pile burn, August 2019. Picture: Supplied

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Volunteer firefighter praised for battling Black Summer fires

When Harley Fuller became a volunteer rural firefighter, he saw it as just a hobby. Then the Black Summer fires started.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - Herald Sun Photos January 12th, 2021: Thanks a Million - Adam Glezer became a consumer advocate helping hundreds of people to get money back from cancelled holidays during 2020. Picture by Wayne Taylor

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Vic man helps Aussies get back $75K in travel drama

Melbourne man Adam Glezer is helping out-of-pocket Aussie travellers get refunds from cancelled COVID trips and the results are eye-watering.

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13/01/21. Debbie Mundy is the Founder of "Moving Paws Inc", which is an Always and Forever Haven for Senior and Special Needs dogs. Debbie has been nominated for the Thanks a Million campaign.Debbie with Betsy and Louie (blue wheels)Picture: Keryn Stevens

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Adelaide animal lover saves 21 homeless dogs

Despite being retrenched as a real estate agent during lockdown, Debbie Mundy used her own dwindling funds to save 21 rescue dogs.

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Kaitlyn Spraggon, who suffers from a severe disability, and her mother Katrina, who has claimed that her daughter was told there would be no graduation ceremony for Year 6 students at Caboolture Special School, and then later found out there was one. They are holidaying on the Gold Coast. Pics Adam Head

Medicinal cannabis for kids campaigner in spotlight

Queensland’s Katrina Spraggon wants laws to allow doctors to prescribe cannabis medicine to children.

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Providing hope for young workers in uncertain times

The world has been turned upside down for young people entering the job market. But one teenager is helping others.

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The Thanks A Million campaign was launched by News Corp nationally to recognise the everyday Aussies who have been working to keep Australia on track throughout the difficulties of 2020 - bushfires, COVID etc.Kate Loveridge runs a Calisthenics club with 160 members and when COVID hit she quickly started weekly Zoom meetings and instigated a range of new activities to motivate and support members and keep some fun during the lockdown. At her studio, where she ran the Zoom lessons from, with students, Elliott Thomas,15, (C), her sister Isla Thomas,9,(L), and Tiana Lord,12.(R) 6 January 2021. Picture Dean Martin

Coach went above and beyond to keep kids active

Callisthenics coach Kate Loveridge had to act quick to keep her students engaged and active during hard lockdown. Here’s how she did it.

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The Thanks A Million campaign was launched by News Corp nationally to recognise the everyday Aussies who have been working to keep Australia on track throughout the difficulties of 2020 . Dianne Brooks helped her dad, Robert Woodford who had spinal surgery and couldn't walk, every day through lockdown .Picture:Rob Leeson.

Daughter helps dad to walk once again

Spinal surgery left Robert Woodford wheelchair bound but thanks to his daughter’s sacrifices, he is now back on his feet.

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Thanks A Million - Director of Viral Choir, Jacqueline Larsen of Fairfield, Monday, January 4, 2021 - Picture: Richard Walker

Choir master: ‘It’s similar to taking drugs’

Singing with others can activate a person’s pleasure centre similar to taking drugs, says choir master Jacqueline Larsen, who created a way to share this experience with the world.

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WEEKEND TELEGRAPHS SPECIAL. MUST TALK WITH PIC ED JEFF DARMANIN BEFORE PUBLISHING - THANKS A MILLION CAMPAIGN - Pictured in Cremorne today is Alison Brooker with her sister Sue and her dog GJ. Sue lost her husband last year and Alison would bring around meals and flowers to keep her sister's spirits up and they would go on walks together. Picture: Tim Hunter.

‘My sister truly is one in a million’

How the simple act of love and kindness from her sister changed the course of Sue Bennett’s year.

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Thanks a Million campaign nomination - Woolworths Innisfail store manager Jayson Howarth with his two dogs – Marshall, a golden retriever and a Jack Russell called Misty.

Pet lover topped off 2020 for critters living ruff

Jayson Howarth’s love for animals started with his two dogs but now he wants to help those less fortunate.

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Retirees doubled volunteering efforts in 2020

As demand for food relief increased in 2020, Trevor and Judy Grant did not think twice about giving up their time to help.

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Thanks a Million Campaign nomination Katelyn Azzopardi out the front of the Royal Melbourne Hospital. She was nominated by her grandfather.Picture by Wayne Taylor 30th December 2020

‘It was scary’: Vic nurse’s COVID fight

Royal Melbourne Hospital nurse Katelyn Azzopardi battled COVID-19, but all she could think about was getting back to work so she could help others.

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Fiona Cracknell's chalk art. Supplied

Mum’s messages of hope inspire community

Driveway art became a coping mechanism for Fiona Cracknell as she battled mental health issues during stage four restrictions.

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