At 10 years old, Debra sent a letter to her idol. This started a journey that would see her become a nun, a charity fundraiser and a broadcaster for the BBC.
As RedShift Radio celebrates inspiration and regeneration we met up with Debra. Here the report below:
Regular listeners will know about Glenn Lowe, the ex-marine Asbestosis sufferer who is walking the Pennine Way in aid of three military charities.
Yesterday, 2nd June Dr Gav and Bizzy Lizzy took a trip up to Hebden Bridge to join Glenn and his wife Sarah on the first of many fundraiser celebrations throughout the walk.
Pictured here following an interview with Glenn is Dr Gav and Julia Warren, the landlady of the Fox and Goose Inn, Hebden Bridge who hosted the folk night with Morris Dancers and music all in aid of this massive military charities fund raiser.
Glenn and Sarah set off on Monday 30th May at 10am and headed for the starting point of the walk. They hope to finish on 21st June.
Nantwich Town Football Club had a lucky escape from relegation this season, but Chairman Jon Gold says that won’t stop the dabbers from rebuilding this summer.
Nantwich went in to the final game of the season against promotion chasing Cowlyn Bay knowing a draw or win would guarantee safety in the Evo Stick Premier League.
A 2-0 defeat ensured an uncertain night for both club and fans.
Fortunately, results in other games went in the Dabbers favour and secured their safety.
After a poor start of the season, former Ireland international footballer, Jimmy Quinn returned to the club as manager to change their fortunes.
“I’m relieved to stay up, to be honest; we could not get our game going,” Quinn admitted.
A run of positive results early on raised hopes. But, as the pressure built on the team they were dragged back into a relegation battle.
Listen to Nantwich Chairman Jon Gold and manager Jimmy Quinn from the Weaver Stadium.
Our first event of the day was at ASDA in Crewe to support Glenn Lowe and his Walk of Rememberance team with some charity bag-packing.
We blasted some tunes out to keep the Saturday morning shoppers entertained and the Crewe Fire Cadets happy whilst busily packing bags.
Unfortunately we could only stay until midday but we were thrilled to find out that the team raised over £1,000 for three military charities:
Combat Stress - Help for Heroes - Hounds for Heroes.
Glenn Lowe and his wife Sarah will be leading over 100 walkers along the Pennine Way to raise money for the three charities. If a circa 280 mile walk wasn't hard enough, Glenn an ex-marine suffers from Asbestosis, a lung damaging disease that can make breathing a painful challenge.
Glenn has a fund raising page so if you would like to donate please click here.
Please also follow Glenn on the Walk of Remembrance Facebook page and www.twitter.com/PennineWalk2011 for regular updates before and during his mammoth walk.
RedShift Radio has come a long way in such short space of time. It has already secured its first RSL with plans for more at the very next opportunity. Driven, pro-active and for the community meet the force behind Crewe's radio revolution.
