I was pleasantly surprised to read in local papers about the reception held at No 10 Downing Street, attended by PM’s wife Samantha Cameron and organized by St. Luke’s Hospice in Kenton whose patron is Lord Popat who facilitated this special event.
The eye catching photograph accompanying the report, with Lord Popat, AV editor C.B. Patel along with St. Luke’s Chairman Mike Redhouse occupied pride of place on page two of Harrow Times, as well as in AV. As PM’s disabled son received care and support, along with hundreds of families, in their hour of need, Samantha gave her whole-hearted support to this event, speaking about her personal experience with emotion and clarity. Such charities will be in great demand, as our NHS is fast becoming obsolete for the purpose due to under investment and increasing demand from ageing and ever rising population.
It is indeed commendable for Lord Popat to arrange such events, in association with AV/GS that provide lifeline to people in need at a time when they are most venerable. No doubt the event was a roaring success.
Kumudini Valambia
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