A kind-hearted Pudsey boy has been nominated for a trio of awards in recognition of his fundraising efforts.
As reported by WLD last year, Aaryan Mitra, from Pudsey, successfully completed a challenge to swim 70 lengths – or 1,500m – at Bramley Baths in aid of Children In Need. He raised £555.
Aged just seven, Aaryan Mitra who is autistic, only started learning to swim 18 months ago.
He now attends Bramley Baths five times a week to practise his swimming, which he enjoys.
Year 3 pupil Aaryan Mitra, who attends park Spring Primary School, has been nominated for three Yorkshire Choice Awards 2025 for his swimming and charity work.
The winner is decided on the number of votes they get from the public. Voting is free and people can only vote once.
Aaryan said of his fundraising efforts: “I want people to see me as the ‘swimming boy’ who helps everyone feel happy and have a better life. I want to help other boys and girls and make them smile.”
He is nominated in. the following categories:
- Inspirational individual of the year
- Volunteer of the year
- Local fundraiser of the year
Votes can be cast here.
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