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Gillian Bonar, whose husband is a crew commander with Scottish FRS, says a stay at Jubilee House not only helped her regain some mobility after a serious injury, but also increased her confidence. We’ve supported Phil Maynard for years – firstly with his mental health and more recently following a hip replacement. Now he’s going above and beyond to show his appreciation. Retired firefighter Lee Fisher and his wife Lynne visited Jubilee House for separate injuries. They say having supported the Charity for years, they were able to get the help they both needed when they needed it most. When the pandemic hit in 2020 and pressure grew on the ambulance service, on-call firefighter Martin Green volunteered to help out – never expecting to fall in love and become engaged in the process. Stuart and Penny Jackson attended our Child and Family Week at Harcombe House with two of their daughters after a major operation and a devastating health diagnosis.
Gillian: “I took my physical health and joints for granted before… now I’ve got a new outlook”
Phil: “We’re always looking after other people – it’s rare we’re looked after ourselves”
Lee & Lynne: “To get this level of support you’d usually have to be a pro sports player”
Martin: “When I volunteered as a paramedic in lockdown I never expected to fall in love”
Stuart & Penny: “We’ve seen how normal our family is, even though we’ve gone through difficult times”
