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Robert Fox (Kath Fox), The League of Friends of Deeside Community Hospital
Following her death, Robert Fox talks about the life of his Mum, Kath.
Robert tells of her early life as the daughter of a miner, and gives insights into both the challenges of that life, as well as Kath and her families determination to take adva...
Story: - Deeside
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Don and Louise Wyman, Friends of King George Hospital
Volunteering to support their community began for the Wymans with the PTA at their childrens school.
The League of Friends recognised their skills as fundraisers, and they were soon recruited to the newly formed group.Over 50 years later they are ...
Story: Don and Louise Wyman - Essex, Goodmayes
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Story: Julie Cook, Peter Cook - Bromley, Londonwide
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Irene Ireland, The League of Friends of the Deeside Community Hospital
When her father died at the local hospital, Irene wanted to give back and the family donated funds for a piece of equipment.
This led to her becoming actively involved in the League of Friends, which continues to this day.She happily moved from su...
Story: Irene Ireland - Deeside, Flintshire, Wales
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Ruth Joyce, Friends of King George Hospital
Ruth's faith is an important part of her life, and it has led to a lifetime of volunteering in her community. On retirement, this began to include volunteering in the local hospital, particularly in the shop.Ruth's skills were recognised, and she bec...
Story: Ruth Joyce - Essex, Goodmayes
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Nichole Wheaton, Enfield Stroke Friends
With her whole career supporting the community, Nichole also volunteers in many different settings.Setting up a community group to support survivors of stroke in Enfield is one of her most recent initiatives. In bringing a wealth of knowledge, in s...
Story: Nichole Wheaton - Enfield London
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Sheila Jackson, Burton Hospitals League of Friends
Burton Hospital has always been there serving the community Sheila lives in, also helping generations of her family.
While working in finance, supporting her immediate, and wider family, Sheila helped out in the community wherever she could.On r...
Story: Sheila Jackson - Staffordshire
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Ann Davies MBE, Prestatyn Central Surgery Community League of Friends
Ann Davies first began fundraising for the League of Friends before the formation of the NHS.
She has given her time generously throughout her life to a variety of organisation including the Church, and local hospitals wherever she has lived. Sh...
Story: Ann Davies MBE - Prestatyn
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Jennifer Hughes, League of Friends of Prince Philip Hospital
Jennifer describes a lifetime of living, working, and volunteering for her local community.
An invite to a strawberry tea got her involved initially in the League of Friends, she has taken responsibility as a committee member, Chair and Secretary,...
Story: Jennifer Hughes - Llanelli
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Tina Fairclough, David Fairclough, Aintree Hospital League of Friends
The 1980's, a neighbour's cocktail party, and the Fairclough's find themselves drawn into the local League of Friends, just to help out.
As a Deputy Head Teacher, and an Accountant and Businessman, they are quickly drawn into everything, including...
Story: David Fairclough, Tina Fairclough - Aintree, Merseyside
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Kate Owen, Glan Clwyd League of Friends
Volunteering actively became part of Kate's life when she was 16.
It was foundational to her career as a nurse. Working in both England and Wales, Kate was able to see first hand, the difference a Friends Group can make in a hospital.Now retired, ...
Story: Kate Owen - Bodelwyddan
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Gerry Frobisher, Prestatyn Central Surgery Community League of Friends
Involvement in the local church by his mother, meant volunteering was always part of Gerry's life.
Even during his time in the Police Force, he got caught up in volunteeringHis community profile meant the League of Friends soon recruited him, and ...
Story: Gerry Frobisher - Prestatyn
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Sona Sladkova, Friends of Aspen Court
Initially working for a volunteering charity, Sona decided to take the step herself. Taking the Chair of a friends group that is very close to where she lives, she has initiated a regular cafe, and enjoys writing bids to raise funds. Alongside this S...
Story: Sona Sladkova - East London
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Catherine Wood, Friends of Oaklands
A move to a portfolio career in nursing, gives Catherine the time to consider ways to volunteer in her community. A care home provides the perfect opportunity for a new project, supporting not only the residents and families, but by creating a regula...
Story: Catherine Wood - Essex, Laindon
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Pauline Spratt, Burton Hospital League of Friends
Pauline Spratt reflects on her 40-year commitment to volunteering with Burton Hospital League of Friends. Inspired by a lifelong interest in nursing, Pauline joined the League in her late 30s, organising community fundraising events such as fun runs,...
Story: Pauline Spratt - Staffordshire
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Kathleen Fox MBE, The League of Friends of the Deeside Community Hospital
Her family, the community, and faith were hallmarks of Kath's life, and core to everything she did.
As the eldest of six children caring was a natural part of every day life. It came as no surprise that nursing was her chosen career.
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Story: Kathleen Fox MBE - Deeside
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Patricia Daniels MBE, Chester Childbirth Appeal
Following a career which began in 1946 in nursing, and retiring as a Tutor Midwife, Pat looked for ways of supporting her beloved NHS.
Following discussions with the hospital, and with the support of others she founded Chester Childbirth in 1991....
Story: Patricia Daniels MBE - Chester Cheshire
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Jayne Mott , The League of Friends of the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Jayne Mott shares her long-standing involvement with the League of Friends at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, starting in the mid-nineties. She describes how she was initially encouraged to join by friends, and later held several leadership positions, inc...
Story: Jayne Mott - Shrewsbury, Shropshire
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James Hodgson, The League of Friends of the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
James Hodgson has been involved with the League of Friends of the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital for nearly 50 years, serving as treasurer from 1975-1987. Over the years, the organisation expanded, opening multiple outlets and raising significant funds, c...
Story: James Hodgson - Shrewsbury, Shropshire
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David Wood, Friends of One Tower Bridge Road
David Wood OBE, 58, is the Chief Executive of Attend and the Chairman of the Friends of One Tower Bridge Road, among various other career roles. His journey into volunteering began at a young age, with a family background in community service, and la...
Story: David Wood - London
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