by Merryl Lawrenson | May 22, 2022 | All News, Benevolent Stories, People
We were delighted to send flowers and best wishes to Jill Peebles who recently celebrated her 100 th. Birthday, with family and friends in Wales. Jill`s grandson informed us of the upcoming event and so the League Benevolent Fund were able to be part of the... by Merryl Lawrenson | Feb 24, 2022 | Benevolent Stories, All News
I have a neurological problem which has affected me badly in recent months to the point where I have only been able to walk around 100 yards with crutches. The medication and treatment have also caused numerous other health issues. I was concerned about my husband... by Richard Walsh | Jul 21, 2021 | Benevolent Stories
I applied to the League Benevolent Fund as I am disabled and love walking my dog but was no longer able to use my old scooter to do this. This was because it did not provide sufficient support for my neck, but I wanted to get out independently! I had found the type I... by Richard Walsh | Jul 21, 2021 | Benevolent Stories
Yesterday I took delivery of a mobility scooter fully funded by the League Benevolent Fund. I am not incapacitated but I had to give up driving 6 years ago when my eyesight failed. Since March my travelling has been limited to a 25-minute walking radius from my house,... by Richard Walsh | Jul 21, 2021 | Benevolent Stories
I chose Bart’s as my training school in 1985 not only for the great reputation of the training but because of the history and affection with which the alumni were regarded and a sense of ‘our trained family’. Never in my wildest dreams did I envisage... by Richard Walsh | Jul 10, 2021 | Benevolent Stories
I have been in need of a form of electronic propulsion for a long time and it was an article in the League News that spurred me on to write to the Benevolent Fund Committee to apply for a small grant towards the cost of purchasing a wheelchair. Hilary Mathews, the...
