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Shaun Miller
Shaun was a Change 100 intern at Leicestershire County Council in 2017.
Inspirational support
Chris is closely involved with our Hydon Hill home in Surrey, organising the annual ‘Hydon Hobble’. He became the first above-knee amputee to run the London Marathon earlier this year, raising funds for Hydon Hill.
Emphasising my strengths
Angharad took part in our Change 100 programme in 2015.
Leonard Cheshire was a game changer for me
Natasha took part in Leonard Cheshire’s Change 100 programme in 2014.
Part of a community
Paul has been a volunteer with us since 2004. In 2013 he was awarded the British Empire Medal for services to charity.
It really means no-one is excluded
Mary Clare has been a physiotherapist at Gloucestershire House, a Leonard Cheshire service, since 2000. She created our inclusive cycling project, Gloucestershire Wheels for All.
Honour and privilege
Alistair is a former English rugby union player, county cricketer, BBC presenter and Leonard Cheshire trustee.
Showing what we stand for
Dick Harris is a project officer for Leonard Cheshire. He lived at our Oxfordshire Cheshire Home for nine years in the 1970s.
I shall never cease to be grateful
Sue has been a lifelong supporter of our Heatherley home in Sussex.
Connecting disabled people to sport
Jordanne is a multiple Wimbledon wheelchair tennis champion and Paralympic medallist.
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