Friends Voices

Stories of volunteers supporting the health service since 1949

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Valerie Semeria, Friends of Attend ABI 

Valerie Semeria, 30, is the Chair of Friends of Attend ABI. She grew up volunteering in her church and local homeless shelters, and eventually pursued the field as a career path after she moved to London in 2016. She then started volunteering with At...

Story: Valerie Semeria - Central London, London

Jane Ward (Richard Reoch), Friends of Attend ABI

Jane Ward’s life was devoted to improving the wellbeing of those around her. In her 75 years, Jane’s careers ranged drastically: from a professional nurse, global human rights researcher and secretary, and an exercise instructor. She developed th...

Story: Jane Ward, Richard Reoch - London, sri lanka

Jenny Chandler, Friends of Attend ABI

Jenny Chandler began her journey with Friends of Attend ABI by participating in the first sessions of ARNI (Action Rehabilitation from Neurological Injury) after surviving a brain injury. Soon after, Jenny became a consistent member of FAABI, regular...

Story: Jenny Chandler - London