Sunderland volunteer stars in new children’s book

A volunteer says he is “so proud” to be the star of a community organisation’s book encouraging children to grow at their own pace.

Jack Dillon, from Sunderland, who has Down’s syndrome, is the inspiration behind one of the characters in The Story of the Lazy Loaf.

The 27-year-old, who has been volunteering at The Bunker and Sunshine Co-operative in the city, said he was thrilled to be included in the story.

Author and founder of Raising Dough CIC Jo Gordon said Mr Dillon was a “legend” and a “larger than life character”.