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Pat Kerr, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. August 1990
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Pat Kerr, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. August 1990
After opening the Lostwithiel Church Fete, orphanage founder, Pat Kerr, was presented with scroll in recognition of her work. Miss Kerr, born and bred in the town, was an air stewardess with British Airways, who, upon seeing the plight of homeless children in Bangladesh on her stopovers, decided to set up an orphanage in Dacca. With her determination, practical skill, involving the British Airways crews and eventually the financial might of British Airways itself, she built the orphanage. Pat was followed in her endeavours by reporter Desmond Wilcox and a BBC film crew, and was a subject of This is Your Life with Michael Aspel. The citation on the scroll reads To Miss Patricia Kerr, MBE, in recognition of your services to homeless children in Bangladesh, by your practical help in the building of the orphanage there, by the example you have provided to our young people in your selfless work for the benefit of others and the credit you have brought to this town; the people of Lostwithiel have resolved to present you with this scroll, both as a token of their appreciation and of the esteem and affection in which you are held. Signed by John Reed, Mayor, and Fran Dennison, Town Clerk. Pat Kerr is pictured with Mayor John Reed who is presenting her with the scroll. Photographer: Jonathan Barker
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In this heartwarming photo print, we see Pat Kerr, a true hometown hero, being honored for her incredible work as the founder of an orphanage in Dacca. The image captures a momentous occasion in August 1990 when Pat was presented with a scroll by Mayor John Reed at the Lostwithiel Church Fete. Born and bred in Lostwithiel, Cornwall, Pat's journey from being an air stewardess with British Airways to becoming a champion for homeless children in Bangladesh is truly inspiring. It was during her stopovers that she witnessed the desperate plight of these children and decided to take action. With unwavering determination and practical skills, she rallied support from both British Airways crews and eventually secured financial backing from the airline itself. Pat's selfless dedication caught the attention of reporter Desmond Wilcox and a BBC film crew who documented her remarkable efforts. Her extraordinary story even earned her recognition on "This is Your Life" with Michael Aspel. The citation on the scroll beautifully encapsulates how deeply appreciated Pat's work is: it acknowledges not only her instrumental role in building the orphanage but also recognizes her as an exemplary figure for young people through her selflessness and dedication to helping others. In this touching photograph, we witness Mayor John Reed presenting Pat Kerr with this well-deserved tribute. The genuine affection between them speaks volumes about how highly esteemed she is within her community. This image serves as a testament to one woman's compassion that has brought hope and happiness into countless lives half a world away.
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