Game Changers 2024
From your nominations, we have selected 30 Game Changers across Community, Heritage, Sport and Arts & Film. Over the next two months we will announce the identities of our inspirational Game Changers through a series of spectacular art installations at National Lottery funded venues across the UK.
Community Game Changers
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Ed Parker
Ed Parker founded veteran charity Walking with the Wounded in 2010 after his nephew lost both of his legs in Afghanistan.
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Trevor Lyttleton
Trevor Lyttleton founded Re-engage (formerly Contact the Elderly) to tackle loneliness among elderly people.
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Sandra Igwe
Sandra Igwe is a formidable advocate for black maternal health and the visionary founder of The Motherhood Group.
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Javeno McLean
Javeno McLean is an inspiring fitness coach, community champion and social media personality who has dedicated his life to empowering the disabled, elderly, and those struggling with severe health challenges.
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Dame Laura Lee
Dame Laura Lee has been CEO of Maggie’s for 28 years and oversees a network of cancer care centres providing emotional and practical support to those affected by cancer across the UK and beyond.
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Marcus Fair
Marcus Fair survived addiction, homelessness and multiple prison sentences before going on to found charity Eternal Media.
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Conor Largey
Conor is an aspirational senior youth leader in west Belfast, inspiring the next generation, giving them a voice and the confidence to shape their own futures.
Heritage Game Changers
Announced soon
Sport Game Changers
Announced soon
Arts & Film Game Changers
Announced soon
The final two Game Changers will be announced on The National Lottery’s New Year’s Eve Big Bash scheduled for broadcast on ITV on 31 December.