High Commendation - Tony Moore

Published on 24 March 2010

“Tony Moore is a catalyst and an inspiration to any who know him.” So says his nomination for Epping Forest Citizen of the Year.

For more than 40 years, Tony has been contributing to and enriching the lives of the people around him. In 1968 he became the warden of the newly- formed Ongar Community Association, a paid position from which he entered voluntary work with Ongar Rotary Club.

Having a daughter with a disability, Tony was acutely aware of her special needs. He turned his skills and energy towards enriching not only her life but also that of many other people with disabilities. He organised sponsored walks which raised thousands of pounds for mobility chairs. He took over an old canal boat and raised the funds to fit it out for children and adults with special needs.

Music is a passion. With the Three Valleys Choir he has arranged free performances for people with special needs and his singing competitions have breathed new life into Budworth Hall in Ongar.

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