Dear Members, Friends and Colleagues
I am very sad to announce the sudden and unexpected death of our founder member, Peg Belson. She died on 2 January 2012 in her 91st year. Although understandably frail over the last decade, Peg continued to pursue her many commitments and social engagements. She was at the forefront of making certain that the centre of all consideration for everyone looking after sick children should be the wellbeing of that child. She will be deeply missed by all in this field of sick children and young people.
Her many achievements are listed in the Sydney University Alumni Award for lifelong achievement given to Peg recently, a copy of which can be seen at www.sydney.edu.au/alumni/usukaa-award
Action for Sick Children has lost a truly significant voice, speaking out intelligently and fluently as well as publishing important articles on behalf of the needs of all sick children. We send to her family our deepest sympathy and may they know that their mother was inspirational for the field of work in which she was involved, not only in this country, but around the world.
Action for Sick Children will always be indebted to Peg Belson for the great work in which she was involved during her lifetime.
With great sadness
Pamela Barnes
Chairman
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Peg Belson speaking at the EACH meeting in Vienna, November 2011.
Peg Belson's funeral will be held on Tuesday 24 January at 2pm. There will be a funeral service in celebration of Peg's life, followed by a reception at:
Lauderdale House
Waterlow Park
Highgate Hill
London
N6 5HG
Flowers are gratefully received at Leverton & Sons Ltd, Funeral Directors
212 Eversholt Street
London
NW1 1BD
Tel: 0207 387 6075
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2011 was a busy year for Action for Sick Children. We celebrated our 50th anniversary in April & held parties in hospitals around the country. We also held an awards ceremony for our children's art competition winners in London in October. We are hoping for another successful year ahead in 2012.
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