Yesterday, the 8th September, was a sad, sad day and one that our generation will never forget. Future generations will look back and recognise what a privilege it was to have Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II in office. Her Majesty was a champion and patron of many charities within the UK and globally and acknowledged the need and necessity for such organisations to support and improve the lives of many around the world. Through her offices, Big C was recognised by awarding MBEs to David Moar, the founder of Big C, and to Theresa Cossey a long standing trustee. She was a champion and patron of many charities within the UK and globally and acknowledged the need and necessity for such organisations to support and improve the lives of many around the world. Through her offices, Big C was recognised by awarding MBEs to David Moar, the founder of Big C, and to Theresa Cossey a long standing trustee.
“On the 17th July 2002, I was gifted the rare privilege of escorting her Majesty the Queen around a tented village on Angel Hill in Bury St Edmunds for the Queen’s 50th anniversary. The village comprised elements of Suffolk from Tourism, Commas, Farming and Food Production as well as the county’s heritage which included a native Suffolk Punch horse. On meeting the Queen, her presence and standing were immediately apparent, which is one of the many reasons she commanded respect and love across the world.”
Dr. Chris Bushby, CEO, Big C Cancer CharityPhoto credit: Big C