A man dedicated to giving back to his community has been honoured with the City of Mandurah's monthly Local Legends award.
John Lawrence has spent the last 10 years working as a volunteer Treasurer with The Compassionate Friends Mandurah and shows no sign of stopping.
Mr Lawrence received the accolade for continually showing his understanding and empathy despite not being a bereaved parent himself.
The Compassionate Friends Mandurah relies totally on donations and fundraising efforts to meet the costs of grief support services provided to bereaved families in the region following the death of a child.
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He has also supported numerous other organisations including PEACH, Mandurah Muscateers, WA Mums Cottage, South Mandurah Uniting Church and South Mandurah Tennis Club.
City of Mandurah Mayor Rhys Williams said it is a great privilege to meet such an inspirational person.
"The Compassionate Friends group is an outstanding organisation, providing vital services to our community. The support you have given over the last decade has helped countless families," Mr Williams said.
"Our community is a better place because of people like you.
"If you know of someone you think deserves to be a Local Legend please contact me."
