Stories of volunteers supporting the health service since 1949
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Anita Carrasco, Friends of St Mary’sAnita first began volunteering when she was at school. Conversations with her support worker on ways to reduce her loneliness bought her to volunteering at St Marys. It has proved to be a place of true friendship, where Anita has got involved in eve...
Maggie Linford, Friends of St Mary’sMaggie had a life of supporting people through her careers as a social worker and an occupational therapist. Once retired, she continued to make a difference in her community through volunteering. When she joined the Friends of St Mary’...
Sue Rivers, Friends of St Mary’sAs the wife of a hospital consultant, Sue almost had no choice but to get involved with the Friends. Becoming Chairman near the turn of the decade, she has thoroughly involved herself in all aspects from fundraising to helping out in the café. She ...
Shenna Cummins, Friends of St Mary’s HospitalShenna decided to volunteer when she had some spare time because she wasn’t working. Her warmth, and people skills meant her natural contribution was focussed towards fundraising. This, she not only enjoyed but is very good at. Unexpectedly, v...
Friends of St Mary’s HospitalThe St Mary's Ladies Association was founded in 1906 to assist patients and staff at St Mary's Hospital, and provide patients with a high standard of care, and they changed their name to the Friends of St Mary's in 1974. The Friends provide equipment...
Udo Bauer, Friends of St Mary’sFor over 25 years, Udo has been based at the German YMCA, and creating links with the local community, including the Friends of St Mary’s. Volunteers have been involved in all sorts of activities including the café and shop. ...