Thank you for making a difference.
Welcome to our new Celebration Page - a place to say thank you and celebrate the great things happening across our volunteering network as One Strong Team.
Every act of volunteering matters, from heading up events, to raising funds and awareness, to sharing companionship at support groups, and offering trusted information about the MND Association’s support. Volunteers make every day count.
Get involved in the celebration, and take a few minutes to fill out our link below to say 'Thank you!' to volunteers you know deserve a special spotlight.
Feeling inspired? Find out about how you can make a difference by volunteering today - Volunteer with us | MND Association - or get in touch to speak to the team.
Thank you to...
Evelyn Hayward
Branch Chair in South London
The glue that holds the South London Branch together. Even through her own challenges, Evelyn remains deeply committed to the branch and the local MND community. Kind, open-minded and always up for a laugh, she brings warmth, positivity and a real sense of family to everyone around her. Thank you, Evelyn.
Joan Randell
Association Visitor, Northamptonshire
Joan has been an AV for several years and is the backbone of the service in Northamptonshire. Joan is always willing to share her experience and expertise, both with new and existing AVs and with new starters to the MND Association as she is a regular speaker at Induction Days. Joan supports individuals and is a regular, comforting presence at the support groups. I'd like to say a huge thanks to Joan for all of her dedication and support both to her colleagues and to those with and affected by MND!
Jenny Holmes-Shuttlewood
Association Visitor in Leicestershire and Rutland
Jenny has been an AV and Branch Committee member for a significant number of years, and knows everything there is to know about the Services in Leicestershire and Rutland! Jenny is not only a great support to her AV Colleagues and members of the Branch, but also to the staff at the local Hospice, where Jenny has fabulous relations and is well respected for her knowledge. Jenny is instrumental in arranging and attending the support groups and is a wonderful comfort to those who she visits. I would like to say a huge thank you to Jenny for her passion and dedication throughout the years!
Norman Bolton
Association Visitor and Committee Member, Merseyside (far left of image)
Norman is a new Association Visitor (AV) and has engaged enthusiastically from first joining us, and is willing to support people living with MND in various ways from initial home visits, taking on one to one support and helping at support meetings. He is a great listener, with a great sense of humour, is well organised and conscientious and is willing to get involved in whatever way he can. He has recently joined the branch committee, and I have no doubt he will make thoughtful and constructive contributions to those meetings. Thank you, Norman!
Debbie Williams
Association Visitor and Committee member, Wirral (far right of image)
Debbie is an Association Visitor (AV) and Group Committee member, and shows unwavering dedication and commitment to the organisation’s Cause and Purpose. Debbie is kind, passionate and determined to make a difference for people affected by MND and for her fellow volunteers. Debbie thinks big and recently promoted volunteering opportunities at a local volunteering recruitment event where she shared our mission far and wide. Debbie also recently spoke at our Leadership Forum where she shared her approach to thinking big with other volunteers. Thank you, Debbie!