Meet the 10-year-old appointed as Teesside Park's first ever Chief Fun Officer
A 10-year-old boy has been appointed as Teesside Park's first-ever Chief Fun Officer (CFO).
Jack, from Marton, was chosen for the role after impressing the team with his kindness and community spirit.
The young boy was selected from more than 260 entries and will be responsible for testing Teesside Park's family-friendly retailers and fun experiences.
Jack's application stood out due to his volunteering efforts from a young age and passion for helping others.
He has raised nearly £2,000 for St Mary's Cathedral, where he is also an altar boy, by taking part in the Run For All race.
(Image: Chris Rout) Jack said: "I had the BEST day at Teesside Park. There's loads to do and I loved getting to hang out with my family.
"I made the messiest bath bombs at Lush and had yummy noodles at Wagamama's.
"I can't wait to come back - I'm giving it my official CFO approval!"
(Image: Chris Rout) He also raised £1,500 for the Motor Neurone Disease Association in memory of his grandad, completing Run 21 challenges with family members.
Jack spent a full day at the centre last week, testing the wide variety of activities on offer.
His adventure-packed day began with a burst of creativity at Lush, where he crafted his own personalised bath bomb, followed by a sweet stop at Hotel Chocolat to sample some delicious treats, including one of their famous hot chocolates at its café.
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In the afternoon, Jack visited Showcase Cinema to experience the big screen, before rounding off the day at Wagamama's.
Catherine Furlong, centre director at Teesside Park, said: "We had some wonderful applications for our CFO role, and were blown away by the number of entries and everyone's passion for the job.
"It was a difficult decision to select just one candidate, but Jack stood out as a brilliant choice for us, with his passion for helping others really shining through."
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