I saw illness destroy my mother and grandmother - and the heroism of their selfless carers haunts me still . . . AS WE LAUNCH OUR CARER OF THE YEAR AWARDS, ITN'S NICHOLAS OWEN REVEALS HIS FAMILY'S MOVING STORY.

From: The Daily Mail (London, England) | Date: August 10, 2006 | Copyright information

Byline: NICHOLAS OWEN

TODAY sees the launch of the Mail's second Carer Of The Year Awards.

And we're asking you to nominate people whose efforts you believe should be recognised - someone who is supporting a relative or friend, or perhaps a careworker who is a tower of strength. Five finalists, chosen by the Editor, will be invited for a VIP break in London in October, including an awards dinner to honour the Mail's Carer Of The Year 2006 in support of the ch...

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