Jessica Taylor-Bearman
Jessica Taylor-Bearman has lived with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) since childhood and in 2010 founded and currently operates Share A Star Charity to "bring back the sparkle for children and teenagers who are fighting life threatening or chronic illnesses."[1] She writes two blogs, JayTay and The World Of One Room.[2] Jessica Taylor got married to Samuel Bearman on Saturday 29th April 2017 in Upnor Church, Kent, uk and is now known as Jessica Taylor-Bearman.
Awards[edit | edit source]
Jessica was awarded Points of Light February, 2016. Prime Minister David Cameron said: “With Share a Star, Jessica has shown a remarkable commitment to supporting other young people who face serious ill health, or have very ill siblings. The peer support and family trips she organises have brought much-needed joy to hundreds of severely unwell young people and their families, despite her own ill health. To those who have received her kindness and empathy she is a true point of light.” Local MP, Kelly Tolhurst said: “I am delighted that Jessica’s inspiration and dedication has been recognised with a Point of Light Award. Jessica and Share a Star are a credit to our local area having genuinely made a difference to hundreds of severely unwell children and their families. I deeply admire their invaluable work and fighting spirit and I would like to wish continued achievement to Jessica and her team.”[3]
Runner up in Pride Of Medway 2017 & Nominated for Pride Of Medway 2018
Online Presence[edit | edit source]
- Website/Blog
- A Girl Behind Dark Glasses Facebook
- A Girl Behind Dark Glasses
- Contact Jessica
References[edit | edit source]
Information: Jessica’s Book BBC News video on Jessica’s wedding wedding video