Prison Officer of the Day

Prison officer bikes it for charity
wigantoday.net
By Chris Wilkinson
                     Bob McLellan
Raising money for charity in a prison sounds tricky – most people attempting it might expect to be told to get on their bike. And that is exactly what prison officer Bob Mclellan did, raising £3, 500 after completing the gruelling 62 mile Manchester-to-Blackpool bike ride, in aid of the Wigan and Leigh Hospice. Bob, 55, is from Wigan and works at Risley Prison in Warrington. He decided there was no better place to collect a few donations than from within the prison itself.

He had contributions from colleagues, friends and the Prison Officers' Benevolent Fund, but those from the inmates were particularly special because they were made from their weekly allowances of just £5. Bob said: "When I went round asking the lads to support the hospice I was amazed at how many contributed. Some even gave me donations of £25." Prison Governor Bob McColm said: "There is often criticism about the prison population, but few know of the better side of their nature.We are delighted, but not surprised, at the response." Julie Dennis from the hospice said: "A very special thanks must go to the inmates for their extremely generous support."
Last Updated: 29 October 2007 9:56 AM

Prison Officer of the Day Bob McLellan

Nominated by Mash

Nominated On 04 Nov 2007

Reason Looks like a good person to get my vote!

Prison officer to row across Indian Ocean
By Laura Kitching
Saturday 5th May 2007

PRISON officer Ben Steadman is rowing 3,100 miles across the Indian Ocean in the first race of its kind.

He is taking on the Indian Ocean Rowing Race from Australia to Mauritius in April 2009.

Mr Steadman, who is a PE officer, will be taking on the challenge with his colleague Mark Davis.

The pair will be rowing as prison service representatives in the race and their chosen charity is Macmillan Cancer Research.

Mr Steadman recently moved from Tophill on Portland to Rugby to work at HMP Onley.

Mr Steadman said: "I am a born and bred Weymouth boy

"I worked at the HMS Weare on Portland for six-and-a-half years and all my family still live in Upwey. "We are taking part in the first Indian Ocean race ever. It is 3,100 miles of untamed ocean in a seven-metre rowing boat, and it is looking to be quite a large event. "Our priority, in addition to survival, is to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Research."

Prison Officer of the Day Ben Steadman

Nominated by falkor

Nominated On 13.7.07

Reason Adventure in the name of charity deserves a salute from this site!

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