"I thought my life was over. I was desperate to die. I thought everything I was going through wasn't normal, so I didn't want to talk to people about it."
"I'm humbled to receive a BBC Make a Difference Award. Two years ago I thought my story was over. I couldn't imagine mornings, small kindnesses, or a reason to keep going. Now my days are filled with serving warm meals, sitting with people in the dark, and showing up even when it's hard. This award isn't the finish line it's proof that things can change, even when you can't see how."
"I feel like my hard work has been recognised and also I'm able to set an example for others."
Jack Percival experienced homelessness and severe mental health struggles before founding Percy's Homeless Hub. He and a friend used a second-hand van to serve hot food to up to 150 people each Monday. The charity supported people through addiction detox, raised funds for a Croydon soup kitchen, and launched Epsom Run Club to encourage running, walking and open conversations. Percival walked over 400 miles from Surrey to Glasgow to raise awareness of men's mental health. He received a BBC Radio London Make a Difference Volunteer Award. Other winners included a high-achieving 13-year-old fundraiser and a local youth dance group offering evening classes.
Read at www.bbc.com
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