Page 16 - Inspire Magazine 2019

There are many reasons why people
take on fundraising challenges for us.

Stephanie France has two, and she
used both as her motivation when
tackling the most famous run of all -
the London Marathon.

“My mum, Rosemary, was an incredible
woman. A former nurse and midwife, she
gave up her career to raise her four
children and support my dad, who was
working as a GP. As we grew up, she
started volunteering. She wanted to
ensure she was still giving back to her
community.

She started volunteering in Roy Castle
Lung Cancer Foundation’s Frodsham shop
in May 2003 with her good friend, Mary.

We had no family history of lung cancer.
Mum volunteered there because it was
close to home but also because of the
manager, Yvonne. They shared the same
work ethic!

Mum loved meeting new people and had
a good laugh in the shop. She also loved
a good bargain. I’m pretty sure the shop
made more money when she was in
because she would always buy something!

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