Marilyn Haddon - February
After the loss of her mother 25 years ago Marilyn decided to join Cancer Research UK, working as a volunteer to help other families coping with the effects of the disease. During those 25 years Marilyn became Chair of the Cancer Research Local Committee as well as the lead in Coventry for coordinating, fundraising and promotional work for the Charity. Marilyn organises fundraising events such as Christmas Card Sales, Badge Sales and Supermarket Collections. Marilyn also volunteers her time to recruit and draw together businesses, organisations and members of the public within Coventry to further the fundraising efforts.
Marilyn has spent many hours attending fund-raising events, collecting donations and has shown dedication and commitment to the cause by attending presentations, giving speeches of thanks, writing thank you notes and visiting organisations and schools, all as a volunteer. To date, Marilyn has raised an estimated two million pounds for Cancer Research.
It is evident that through Marilyn’s work she has shown tremendous commitment to the people of Coventry who are affected by cancer, generously giving of her time, efforts and resources to help better their lives. Her actions properly reflect her character and she is a worthy recipient of this Coventry Good Citizen Award.