Thanking his wife Pam, son Gavin, daughter Emma, and his family, close friends, and the team at WDP, Mr Thompson added that he hoped “other disabled people who are starting out on their journey can take encouragement from my experiences, which is driven by the philosophy that ‘it’s what we can do, not what we can’t do, that matters’”.
Mr Thompson’s efforts have seen him receive a range of honours, including becoming an MBE in 2001 for services for disabled people.
Warrington Mayor Steve Wright said Mr Thompson’s “commitment to improving the lives of people with disabilities in Warrington is truly inspiring, with his work helping to raise awareness, break down barriers and deliver real change”.
“His positive influence can be seen throughout many aspects of life in Warrington and beyond,” he said.
