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Natalie O’Gara ~ Volunteer

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“When I finally admitted I had a problem I reached out and it was the best thing I ever did. Before that I’d felt so alone and couldn’t see a way out. The people and services who helped me not only saved my…

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Hannah Marr ~ Volunteer

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“My names Hannah and I’m an addict. These days I wear that badge with pride as I’m in recovery from the disease of addiction. I always thought it was impossible to get into recovery, no one I knew had it. That’s why…

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Ethan Smart ~ Volunteer

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“At the age of 20 I lost my family, my job, my friends, and my sanity because of drugs. I was fully convinced that my fate was sealed, and that I would succumb to addiction. 20 months later…

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Julie Woodfield ~ Trustee ~ Secretary

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“Was supposed to be attached. I’m useless! Having lived with 2 addicts for many years until I found my own help I hadn’t realised what I needed to move on. I am passionate about helping anyone on…

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Kate Salt ~ Trustee

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“Recollecting difficulties experienced when seeking ‘help’ to grapple with an offending teenager who chose to experiment with drugs; I was more than happy to engage in the proposed project of an addiction hub as a trustee…

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Reah Salt ~ Trustee

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“The reason I became a trustee is both my parents were in active addiction for 20 years and living with them was a nightmare, they are now in recovery and life is brilliant! I believe that…

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Emma Brown ~ Trustee

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“I became a trustee at First Step Recovery because I have battled active addiction for over 20 years, I am now in recovery and I know what it is to suffer from the disease of addiction, I believe that…

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Gary Bull ~ Trustee ~ Chair

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“I got involved because I wanted to support something that I feel this community desperately needs. Having lived in this area my whole life I have seen the devastating way that…

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Luke Gunter ~ Founder

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“After suffering addiction for over a decade without knowing recovery was possible, I finally found recovery in 2018! Since then I have had 2 children, got married, got a house and found peace of mind and…

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Lisa Luke ~ Trustee ~ Treasurer

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“Having experienced first-hand the devastation caused by addiction to not only the addict but also to the family members, I feel these services are so important to aid all parties recovery…

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