The beginning

In January 2010 I decided to do some volunteer work. Finding a job was proving difficult and I was advised that doing some voluntary work would improve my CV. I looked on a website and applied to 2 organisations. Firstly, The British Heart Foundation and then to The Genesis Appeal, which is a charity for the prevention of breast cancer based at Wythenshawe hospital in Manchester.

I never had a reply from the British Heart Foundation, but Genesis contacted me within the week and asked me to go along for a chat. After CRB and occupational health checks, I was welcomed on board. There weren't many projects planned for the early part of the year,as everything was gearing up to a big fundraising day on the 6th June. I did work a few days selling merchandise in the hospital and drumming up interest for The Keep Fit and Pink Day, encouraging people to take part in the walk or just coming along to support us. I met some remarkable ladies who had suffered with breast cancer and were now volunteering for Genesis.