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Date of article: 16-Aug-10
12th August 2010 – One of television’s most beloved stars, Lynda Bellingham, has shown her commitment to UK carers by becoming the Care Professional Benevolent Funds (CPBF) newest Patron. This isn’t the first charity Lynda has been involved with, highlighting what a caring person she is, not lost on a charity that is dedicated to supporting carers in times of financial hardship. Lynda’s effect on the charity has been immediate as she has publicly backed the Charity’s ‘Mad Hatters’ themed tea party event as well as showing a keen interest in all areas of the Fund. Lynda was delighted to be contacted by the charity with regards to her patronage and had this to say about the very worth cause: “I was very happy to be contacted by the CPBF and more than happy to become an ambassador for them because of the tremendous support they offer to carers nationwide. Having sadly lost my mother to Alzheimer’s and with my birth mother currently suffering from this frightening disease, it has given me a insight as to the brilliant and wonderful work that these people do on a daily basis to make others’ lives a lot more comfortable. As a supporter of the Alzheimer’s society already I thought this would be a perfect opportunity to give back to those who care for Alzheimer patients as well as carers from all walks of life. It is about time carers got the recognition and support they deserve which is why I am whole heartedly backing a charity that can help make this happen.” Those associated with the CPBF are said to be extremely happy and proud by the support pledged by Lynda and hope that this as well as the tremendous support it receives already will catapult the fledgling charity to the next level. Charity workers outlined that it is the least that UK care workers can expect. Having given so much time themselves to looking after others, it’s about time that something was given in return.
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