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Doreen’s story: ‘her kindness brought tears to my eyes’

Pensioner Doreen Ward was really worried about having to cope on her own after going into hospital for an operation – but a Red Cross volunteer soon had her smiling again.

Man sitting in armchair

Eric’s story: looking after my son

As a single father living with HIV, Eric’s biggest concern is for his son who was born with the disease.

Mother holding her baby

Matumelo’s story: protecting my baby from HIV

For many women in Lesotho the joy of finding out they are pregnant is tempered by the fear that they will pass HIV to their baby.

Skhumbuzo Ndlovu, a home-based care volunteer with the South African Red Cross

Skhumbuzo's story: coming to terms with HIV

When South African Skhumbozo was diagnosed HIV positive, people didn’t want to know him. But we helped him start living his life again.

South Africa Florence smiles as she lies in bed

Florence’s story: supporting my orphaned grandchildren

After losing all her children, Florence, 75, now cares for all six grandchildren and the Red Cross provides them with vital support.

South Africa Boniswe and daughter in their home

Boniswe’s story: happy, healthy and living with HIV

She may be living with HIV, but Boniswe Petronella Maphanga, 30, has a radiant smile, a gentle sing-song voice and a joyful attitude to life.

Red Cross volunteer Nancy standing under banner

Nancy's story: dealing with the stigma of HIV

Nancy is a hugely compassionate Red Cross volunteer who has made a massive difference to people living with HIV in her community.

Graeme Trotter

Graeme's story: "I dont feel alone any more"

Thanks to the Red Cross Graeme, who has MS, can get out and about with friends who understand his difficulties and share his aspirations.

Bob's story: I'd lost virtually everything in my home

Unlucky Bob May (92) was hospitalised with a fractured arm, then returned to find his home flooded – but we were on hand to help.

Wally’s story: ‘my volunteer was like an angel’

After a year spent in hospital with chronic back problems, Wally Nash was seriously depressed – until the Red Cross helped.

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