How did you get involved with Willow?
Willow provided a special day for my family and just after my last chemotherapy session. Knowing what a difference it made to me, I got involved as soon as I finished my treatment.

What activities or events have you been involved with?
I think my neighbours are beginning to wonder what I do! They saw me leaving home one Sunday in October dressed ready for the Arctic, but actually it was for bucket collecting in the pouring rain at Huntingdon Races. Then the following Saturday I was dressed for a black tie event at 1pm in the afternoon, that time for the Willow Ball. Later this week I'll be wearing a silly hat for the 'Wear A Hat for Willow Day' at school. The events certainly vary!

What's the best thing about volunteering?
It's a win win situation. Volunteering feels great and the end result is that it enables someone else to experience a special day.  I've been fortunate enough to know from personal experience what a difference that makes.

Does it have its down side?
The people who work for Willow. They are just SO hard to get along with! In truth you couldn't hope to meet a better crew of people and they are a credit to the charity.

Have you any ideas up your sleeve?
Doing a long distance cycle ride to help raise funds for Willow.

In 15 words or less how would you encourage others to get involved?
You won't know how good it feels until you get involved.

Make that difference to someone else's life, in a way that nothing else can, at a time when nothing else can. You can be part of doing that for someone. What better reason than that is there for getting involved?

How did you get involved with Willow?

I wanted to help so I just contacted the volunteer coordinator.

What activities or events have you been involved with?

Various events such as golf days, the annual ball, Sportography, a number of events at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium, cheque collecting and quiz nights. I have also assisted at the London Marathon and in the office helping with the Piece of Cake campaign. Every January I also take part in a charity ‘Spinathon’ to raise funds for Willow.

What’s the best thing about volunteering?

Making a difference to people’s lives.

Does it have its down side?

No downside. I just wish some of the football events were at Vicarage Road instead of the Emirates Stadium!

Have you any ideas up your sleeve?

A couple: including a charity cycle ride around lovely Hertfordshire.

In 20 words or less how would you encourage others to get involved?

I don’t need 20 words, just four – Give it a try!

How did you get involved with Willow?
I went to one of Bob Wilson's talks and just felt it was something I wanted to be involved with.

What activities or events have you been involved with?
Practically everything over the past six and a half years: balls, fetes, money collection, helping with days out.

What's the best thing about volunteering?
The enjoyment you get when you see the enjoyment the charity gives.

Does it have its down side?
Not really. If it is something you choose to do, how can it have a down side?

Have you any ideas up your sleeve?
Not really, although I do need to talk to somebody about an event that could be interesting!

How did you get involved with Willow?

Willow provided a special day for my late husband, Ken, in January 2006.

What activities or events have you been involved with?

Pretty much anything and everything! I help the fundraising team once a week with admin and I’ve been involved with signature events, local community events, cheque presentations, supporting runners at challenge events, etc.

What’s the best thing about volunteering?

Meeting so many interesting people and knowing that my time and effort is really valued.

Does it have its down side?

Haven’t discovered one yet.

Have you any ideas up your sleeve?

The fundraising team are doing their best to persuade me to do a challenge event but so far I’ve resisted! Although, I feel it’s only a matter of time…

In 20 words or less how would you encourage others to get involved?

It’s rewarding knowing that you are helping others to benefit from a special day and it's great fun.

How did you get involved with Willow?
Carol Young, Willow Foundation Events Manager, introduced me to Willow and it struck a cord straight away as they help bring some fun to people my age who are going through difficult times. I've seen the impact that life threatening illness can have to the individual, family and friends and Special Days are such a great way to bring a bit of fun back.

What activities or events have you been involved with?
Various events from collecting money at a garden centre and helping at the annual ball to collecting a cheque from a camping rally and cheering on challenge eventers. I have also taken part in the British 10k twice and the Women's Hydroactive for Willow as well as a dog sledding challenge in the Arctic where I raised more than £4,000 in sponsorship.

What's the best thing about volunteering?
Willow do their utmost to put the 'fun' back in to fundraising which means that you enjoy what you are doing as well as raising vital funds. Over the past couple of years I have met some really interesting people and discovered all sorts of new ways of raising money.

Does it have its down side?
Not having enough time to be more involved. Oh, sore feet and bad weather on occasions but remembering why you are there more than makes up for it.

Have you any ideas up your sleeve?
Lots! I just need to find the time to implement them! I am actively going to try and get my friends to join in with my efforts next year and spread the word.

In 20 words or less how would you encourage others to get involved?
Join in the fun. Spare a little time to make a big difference.