Birthday Honours 2026
Kimberley PURKIS BEM
British Empire Medal (BEM)
“Founder, Face Everything and Rise. For services to Individuals Living with Intestinal Failure”
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British Empire Medal (BEM)
Founder, Face Everything and Rise. For services to Individuals Living with Intestinal Failure
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Birthday Honours 2026
Kimberley Purkis
British Empire Medal (BEM)
“Founder, Face Everything and Rise. For services to Individuals Living with Intestinal Failure”
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Birthday Honours 2026
Kimberley Purkis
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“Founder, Face Everything and Rise. For services to Individuals Living with Intestinal Failure”
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