Some real stories about people involved with FUN In Action.
Mark's Story
Marie's Story
Darren's Story
Chris' Story
When his wife died 5 years ago Peter was left in very poor health and with 5 year old Mark to bring up alone. At first Peter was wary of trusting a stranger with his son but he eventually decided to give Fun in Action a chance. Mark was matched with Rosie whose own children had grown up and left home and who missed having grandchildren around. Five years on Rosie is still befriending and still enjoying her relationship with Mark. She has been a regular supportive presence in their lives and now neither Dad nor Mark can imagine life without her.
Mark tells us: "I like my friend very much because she always says, 'Come on horror'. She is nice and says good things and when I swim she helps me"
Three years ago Marie’s teacher referred to her as "a rather odd, obsessive child, extremely isolated and unable to play or relate well to the other girls". It was thought that this could be linked to Marie's mother's mental health problems. Now having been befriended for just over 3 years by Beth, a young and confident career woman, Marie’s life is much improved. Most of her fearfulness (and with it her obsessive behaviour) has gone and she joins in with the other girls and is no longer teased.
You can watch a video clip about Darren's friendship with Hayley by clicking here.
You can watch a video clip about Chris' friendship with Ralph by clicking here.
