Announcing our 2023 Joanna Lamb Award

The Joanna Lamb Award for Outstanding volunteering was created in 2019 to recognise It’s good 2 give volunteers who have made an outstanding contribution to our charity.

The award was named after the amazing Joanna Lamb who did so much to promote our charity and raise awareness of young cancer patients.

We are thrilled to recognise Viv and Jonathan Pickup and Judith Paterson and her team at Balanced as the joint recipients of our 2023 Joanna Lamb Award for Outstanding Volunteering!

Viv and Jonathan Pickup have been instrumental in transforming the Ripple Retreat gardens, creating a stunning rockery that families can enjoy alongside the stunning loch views. They have also meticulously nurtured the other plants and herbs in the garden, ensuring a beautiful and inviting space for all. Their dedication to the Ripple Retreat is truly remarkable, and they come to the Retreat fortnightly throughout the spring, summer, and autumn seasons.

Judith Paterson and her team at Balanced have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to supporting the Ripple Retreat through their fundraising efforts. In the past two years alone, they have raised an incredible £30,000 for the charity by organising events and participating in walks and runs. Their passion for the Ripple Retreat and the young people who benefit from its services is unwavering, and they are already planning an innovative nature/sensory trail through the Retreat's woodlands.

We are incredibly grateful for the dedication and generosity of Viv and Jonathan Pickup and Judith Paterson and her team at Balanced. Their contributions to the Ripple Retreat are invaluable, and they are a true inspiration to us all.