We asked readers of the Derry Journal to send us details of carers they would like to pay tribute to and we have been delighted to receive each and every one of these heart-warming messages.
Thank you to everyone who has shared photos and messages with us.
We hope you enjoy celebrating the work these very special people are involved in and the difference they make to so many lives. A big "thank you" to every one of them!
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Carol White: "My wonderful daughter Deirdre White who works very hard in the community for Connect Community Care Dungiven .Deirdre always goes beyond the care of duty for her wee vulnerable adults and is a fantastic daughter and mum to my three wonderful grandchildren".
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Kerri Connolly: "My best friend Eireann Harkin is a carer in Deanfield care home. She is an inspiration and loves her job. I really couldn't think of anyone better to mention than her".
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Denise Geary: "My daughter Sarah (11) is a young carer for her sister who has autism and severe learning difficulties. Sarah is so patient, kind and loving to her sister. She made this wee poster for Carers Week - it takes good times and bad times of being a young carer to make a rainbow.