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Being the friend they deserve
When one of the RAF
family needs a friend,
they turn to the Royal Air
Forces Association. We will
be there on the doorstep,
in person, to help sort out
the problem and share the
load. We’re there every
step of the way.
RAF Association befriender
Iona Docherty and veteran
Morag MacFarlane enjoying a visit to the
Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, in Ayr.
Almost 70 years since leaving needed her the most,” recalled summer visit from Morag’s sister
the Hereford Regiment of Morag (87), “and she’s been and niece, who live in Australia.
the WRAF, Morag MacFarlane like a guardian angel to me
has been supported by the ever since.” “I was wondering who to turn
befriending service offered to to” said Morag. “I was told that
veterans by the RAF Association. “We hit it off instantly, and we even though I’d served for
see each other every week to less than two years, I was still
Following the recent death visit cafes, go shopping, or just entitled to receive support from
of her husband, and with her to meet for a cup of tea and a
sons no longer living locally, chat. We’re almost like sisters.” the Association.
the retired social worker from “I’d never have thought of
Prestwick could quite easily Since they met, Iona has helped approaching them, but I’m so
have found herself alone, were Morag look to the future by glad I did, as Iona has helped
it not for volunteer befriender taking her to the shops, and me so much since I met
Iona Docherty. on days out to local tourist
spots such as the Robert Burns her, and I’m looking forward
“After Bill passed away, Iona Birthplace Museum in Ayr. She’s to many more happy days
came into my life just when I also helped her to arrange a with her.”
Make 2020 your year to make a di erence.
Join, donate and nd out more:
Call 0800 018 2361
Visit rafa.org.uk/volunteer
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