CULCHETH resident and stalwart charity supporter Joy James has died, aged 87.
Mrs James was responsible for establishing four branches of the Arthritis Research Council (arc) at Culcheth, Croft and Glazebury, Eccles, Irlam and Cadishead and Stretford, 30 years ago.
Since then, more than £80,000 has been raised for the vital research and educational work of the charity by loyal volunteers and supporters in these branches, including more than £34,000 from the Culcheth, Croft and Glazebury Branch.
Mrs James was committed to the cause. She ate, drank, slept and thought constantly of arc in her many years of involvement with the charity. She is remembered with great fondness and respect by the charity.
Regional fundraising manager Ruth Owen said: “I was full of admiration for the work Mrs James did for arc over so very many years. She was a wonderful supporter of arc and I am sure will be missed by all who met her.”
New supporters to continue the work of Mrs James in the Culcheth area are being sought and interested can contact Ruth Owen on 01490 518760/07736 157800 or email: [email protected]
Charity stalwart remembered.
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