Trustees/Patrons

Robert is Anna’s father and lives with his wife Carole and eldest daughter Sara near Stamford. After 32 years at Mars where he was Managing Director of the UK Food Division, he took up the role of Chairman of Peterborough and Stamford Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. He is also trustee of national charity Brain Tumour Research.

Carole is Anna’s mum and lives with her husband Robert and daughter Sara near Stamford. She has worked in the Health Service and is a qualified swimming teacher. As mum and ‘nurse’ to Anna throughout every day of her illness, she has been inspired to dedicate her time to supporting other children with brain tumours and their families.

Joanne is married to Tim, who runs his own Marketing Consultancy. They have two grown up daughters. She trained to be a midwife in Leicester and after a career break has returned to work as a phlebotomist at a local GP surgery. Joanne uses her experience of charity work following several years as a committee member of Stamford NSPCC. She contributes largely to the fundraising team.

Gail is now retired, but was a GP in Stamford, married to Phil a retired Consultant Anaesthetist. She has three grown up children. Gail brings her medical expertise to the charity as well as undertaking the odd physical challenge to raise funds!

Erica is a former Regional Managing Director of Compass Group with over 25 years’ experience in the Hospitality and Catering sector. This, together with her master’s degree in business administration, enables her to help, support and develop the Charity. Erica lives locally in Barnack with her partner, Simon.

Rob has been the presenter of Rutland Radio’s Breakfast Show for 15 years and was the first voice on the station when it launched full time. As well as working in partnership with the charity through Rutland Radio, Rob has also fundraised for the charity by running the Perkins Great Eastern Half-Marathon, and the Virgin London Marathon. Rob lives in Stamford, and in his spare time also enjoys being on stage at Uppingham Theatre in musicals, pantos and plays.