A LAUNCESTON bus­iness­­man has been nominated for two awards in the Passionate Pink! Heart awards, with a ceremony in Oxfordshire to take place in December.

Salon owner Craig Chapman has been nominated for 'Passionate Heart' and 'Corporate Heart', for his work in raising money and the profile for cancer charities.

Craig's parents had started raising money several years ago when cancer first struck a family member and have raised over £35,000 over the years. When someone else was diagnosed, Craig felt it was his turn to help raise more money.

The Passionate Pink! Awards recognises those individuals who have donated and contributed their time towards causes close to their supporters', and the founders' hearts.

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