He may have been awarded the Narromine Senior Citizen of the Year, but Keith Elrington says its all due to the great team he surrounds himself with.
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Mr Elrington was described in his citation as “the ever-willing helper, always willing to lend a hand”.
He transports patients to medical appointments and passengers to the airport. Even going a step further and taking people to Sydney for medical appointments.
The dedicated volunteers also calls into the sick at home, hospital and Timbrebongie.
After hearing he had won the award, Mr Elrington described the whole ordeal as “embarrassing”.
“I’m proud of it, it’s an honour. But I think there’s a lot more people here who are deserving of it,” he said.
Mr Elrington attributed his success to “the people who work with you and do all the work”.
The volunteer said he would be celebrating his award over the weekend with his daughter Alison Ireland, who after finding out early about his award had “spun him a story” about her visit.
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Orlander Ruming
Deputy editor at the Daily Liberal, covering council, politics, human interest stories, community news and everything in between.
Deputy editor at the Daily Liberal, covering council, politics, human interest stories, community news and everything in between.
