"Urban Hero of the Year" Title Goes to Young Christian
"Anthony Martindale scooped the top award because of his amazing attitude towards needy people in his community."
(Manchester, England)—Inspire Magazine reports that 18-year-old Anthony Martindale was presented the Urban Hero of the Year Award this month.
Notes the report: "Local dignitaries, including Lord Mayor of Manchester Cllr Mavis Smitherman, and several hundred business people and celebrity guests gathered to honor young achievers from Manchester who have made a difference to their communities across the city. Each award winner has overcome serious obstacles in their lives—drug addiction, tough backgrounds, loss of parents and family—to emerge as heroes to their friends and family. Anthony Martindale scooped the top award because of his amazing attitude towards needy people in his community."
"Anthony's life started turning around when he came into contact with a volunteer on a Harpurhey-based Eden project and became a Christian. Despite a tough background and involvement with drink and drugs in his earlier years, Anthony is now a positive role model for younger boys attending a local youth club he helps to run."
Anthony's youth worker and friend Jen Graves agreed. "He's always been the one that'll be saying, 'I'll be there, I'll help you.' He's a legend."
