The Express is calling on you to say a big thank you to the carers, volunteers and key workers who have made a difference

They are some of the many people who have done what they can to support people during the coronavirus pandemic.

The Express is calling on you to say a big thank you to those selfless unsung heroes across the district who give up their time and energy to support those in need.

This week gives us a chance to throw the spotlight on some of those groups and individuals from across the district doing their bit to improve lives.

As part of their new campaign #WakefieldCares hopes to raise £500,000 to help the charities and volunteers supporting our communities.

They have received backing from a number of notable names, including football pundit Chris Kamara and local businessman Sir Rodney Walker.

But to unlock the majority of this funding, pledged by a series of public bodies, they first need to raise £100,000 in donations.

Jon Ingham, of the Community Foundation, said: “We can all do our bit as we are stronger together and every donation matters, no matter how small.

“This is an enormous effort on behalf of the whole community.

“We can achieve more together to bring individuals, families and local business through this current health crisis.

“Thank you for supporting your local community.”

A Wakefield farm shop and its customers have helped support health heroes by donating 200 cream scones to Pinderfields Hospital and Wakefield Hospice.

Blacker Hall Farm Shop’s Cream Scones for Heroes campaign raised more than £200 thanks to the generosity of the shop’s customers.

And a needle-wielding 90-year-old was getting straight to the point, by insisting that people do not forget about a charity that could be facing a bleak future.

Joyce Bellamy from Pontefract used her time in self isolation knitting doll nurses.

And while many are donating their cash raised to the NHS, she reminded people that charities need as much help.

Mrs Bellamy is knitting nine dolls, one for each decade she has lived, and will be handing over any cash raised to St John’s Ambulance.

Work by Pontefract artist Rachel List, whose murals have been confused for Banksy designs, were printed on mugs and sold to raise money for the Prince of Wales Hospice.