Black Isle volunteer ‘brought love to darkest days’ for over 11 years at Maggie’s Highlands
A BLACK Isle woman, who has been volunteering at Maggie’s Highland for over a decade, has been praised for her “warmth, humour and coffee-making skills” as she retires from charity work.
Muir of Ord’s Janette Goodfellow has dedicated over 11 years to the charity, which provides expert care and support to those with cancer and their loved ones. Janette was praised for always greeting visitors with her “very warm and welcoming smile”.
"We are incredibly grateful to Janette for her years of volunteering with us,” said Katrina, of Maggie’s Highlands. “Janette and all our volunteers provide a wonderfully warm welcome to people with cancer and their friends and families. She has become well known to many in the Maggie's community and her warmth, humour and coffee-making skills will be missed by all.
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"Volunteers are a hugely important support to our professional team at Maggie's Highlands, and we would welcome interest from anyone would like to find out more about how to volunteer".
Many took to social media to share their best wishes for Janette, following the news about her retirement from volunteer work at Maggie’s.
Catriona Rothach said: “Aw Janette, thank you for the many cuppas you made for me and mine over the last 3 years. Your warmth and cheerfulness has brought love to some of our darkest days. Thank you.”
Brenda Mcculloch commented: “Eleven years as a lovely volunteer you should be proud of yourself. Maggie’s will miss you. Sending you all good wishes, much love x.”
Tracy Sinclair shared: “This lovely lady brightened my days when I was in need of Maggie’s. The volunteers are just wonderful. Thank you Jeanette, you make a brilliant cup of tea!”
Janette herself took to social media to share her thoughts. She said: “I can’t believe it was 11 years, they passed quickly and it was a privilege to think it was doing some good — even just with a cup of tea. It was my privilege to be part of Maggie’s team for so long.”
