A MEETING organised to recruit volunteers to help move The H R Trust forward has been hailed a great success.
Anne Devenney, Sherrie and Paul Bennett, Lynn and Adrian Oldfield, Joanna Savva, Hilary Bickler, Samantha Terry and Stephen Masser have all been allocated specific roles as part of an initiative to improve communication, support, administration and most importantly fundraising to help find a cure for LCH and HLH.
The recent meeting was led by Trust secretary Jane Ingleby who explained: “There are several areas of the Trust we need to improve such as seeking out grants, organising marathon packages, overseeing Facebook and organising a forum on our website. These are just a few of the things that we need to improve but as there are so few of us, the only way to achieve this is by recruiting volunteers.
“We surveyed our Circle of Friends last year and one of the questions was would they be prepared to become more involved in the running of the Trust. I am delighted to say that several people have stepped forward and taken on roles.
“I am now confident that with this support we will be able to move The Trust forward and improve our fundraising prospects.”
The roles allocated are:
Facebook - Joanna Savva, H R Trust Forum - Anne Devenney, Marthons - Sherrie and Paul Bennett, Grants - Adrian Oldfield, Christmas Cards - Hilary Bickler, Items to Sell - Lynn Oldfield, LCH Befrienders - Samantha Terry, Jane Ingleby and Stephen Masser, HLH Befrienders Paediatric - Anne Devenney and Lynn Oldfield and Collection Tins Co-ordinator - Samantha Terry.
H R Trust President, Paul Kontoyannis said: “I am delighted this team of people have stepped forward and I would like to welcome them to the Trust. Of course, I must not only thank them, but also the dedicated nucleus of fundraisers amongst our Circle of Friends who raise money on our behalf constantly. The Trustees are all very grateful.
“All of their combined efforts will help the Trust offer more support and information and be the leader in research to find cures for both LCH and HLH.”
The next meeting of the volunteers takes place on Saturday July 23rdat The Tollgate Hotel and Leisure, Stoke on Trent. If anyone is interested in joining the team and attending the meeting, please contact Shelley on either 07850 740241 or via email Shelley.ross@hrtrust.org