Fundraising and Events Officer

James Callender - Trustee

I became a below-knee amputee in 2018 and had been unwell for 6 years prior to amputation. I suffer with CRPS (complex regional pain syndrome) and also with Fibromyalgia. Both these problems give me severe pain and I completely empathise with other sufferers.

I was introduced to Ray and Limbcare at a local Amputee Group meeting and was completely hooked with his dream, vision and passion to move on through adversity. When Ray approached me to become a Trustee, I was very humbled and honoured and hope I will be able to help new amputees through their dark times and assist my fellow trustees and volunteers to make Limbcare great.

Social Media and Admin Support

James Howell - Trustee

I have been a part of the Limbcare team for several years, being on collections and collecting mobility equipment. My role now is to promote the work Limbcare does through social media and so broadening its coverage to as many people as possible. My secondary role is general administration especially the work in supporting user groups.

Trustee

Andy Watkins

Volunteer Finance Manager

Adrian Pepler

I was delighted to accept Rays invitation to join Limbcare as the Finance Officer in 2019 when, following retirement, I was seeking a role in the voluntary sector. I was aware of some of the great work Ray has done to help amputees and limb-impaired people, but had been unaware of the degree to which he has (and continues to) inspire people, whether disabled or not. So it has been a privilege to work with him, and to be able to use some of the knowledge I have accumulated during my career to assist Limbcare with the day-to-day financial needs of the charity.

Volunteer Administrator

Janet Shackell

I have been a volunteer for Limbcare since 2018 helping with admin tasks, events and funding submissions. I am an amputee and am keen to help as many others as I can. Ray founded Limbcare to do just that and the charity tries to support amputees in their daily living.

Volunteer Website Adminisrator

David Haines

I am a recently retired software engineer and was interested in doing some IT related voluntary work.

I had never heard of Limbcare but as soon as I met Ray and the team, I was keen to join up. My role here is to keep the Limbcare website up to date.

Volunteer Supporter

Linda Trowell

I have lived in Farnborough all my life working in BT and in schools, working with special needs children.

Having supported a couple of local charities financially I am now retired and am able to help on a personal level.

Limbcare provides individual specialist support for those with ongoing difficulties and aim to empathise with their widely various needs and requirements.

Volunteer Supporter

Alan Mirlin

I have worked in the Motor Trade all my life - various garages including Vauxhall, Mercedes and independent workshops. Later in life I worked for the DVSA checking garages for misdemeanours and I have a current MOT licence. I applied to Limbcare because I thought I could help repair and modify motorised wheelchairs, etc.

My passion has always been with vehicles. I am a keen golfer, playing twice a week.

Social Media Volunteer

Hannah Adegbile

I am a social media volunteer working to reach the community Limbcare wants to support and to spread Limbcare’s mission to a wider audience. I also support promotion through graphic materials.

I am also currently supporting with website development.

Wellbeing Volunteer

Chris Bantin

I have been a supporter of Limbcare for a number of years and this charity has helped many people with limb impairment, mostly and predominantly amputees. The Charity visit people awaiting amputation in hospital or in their homes, they also help others that have a limb impairment.

They helped a local lady who had her mobility scooter vandalised by some young people and managed to give her another scooter. They helped me when I was made redundant and they always try to offer help and support where ever and whenever they can. I have helped on many collections and other fundraising events.

Limbcare is a great charity and worth supporting.

Volunteer Supporter

James Preston

I was provided with the opportunity to become a Support Volunteer with Limbcare.

Diagnosed with Cerebellar Ataxia which impacted my ability to balance and perform normal everyday task effectively. Volunteering with Limbcare and learning about the way amputee’s deal with the challenges that they face is a truly humbling experience.

…. And as Ray so eloquently put it - “I’m Still Standing, Life’s for Living”.

That statement alone has inspired me to look outwards and make a difference to the lives of others and just “do what it takes” !!

Volunteer Supporter

Alex Bonner

I am a personal trainer and a Limbcare rep. I had a stroke at birth which gave me limited use of my right arm.

I am a positive motivator who believes anything is possible when you put your mind to it.