The death of Jean Davies was widely reported in the national press last weekend. Jean had fought an active campaign in support of assisted dying, and had published a book on the subject in 2007.
Jean was a strong supporter of UHST and of the Humanist Schools in Uganda.
At the British Humanist Association Conference in Leeds in 2013 she made a remarkable intervention on behalf of the charity. She interrupted one of the final meetings of the conference and said that instead of “just talking” the conference members could make a real difference to the world by supporting the endeavours of the Humanist schools in Uganda. She organised an impromptu collection using buckets and boxes, saying she would match any sum of money donated by the conference delegates. This she did and the appeal raised almost £1000, which went towards the construction of hostel accommodation to improve the living conditions of students at the schools.
Jean was a highly principled and feisty lady with an endearing nature. What she did has helped to make a difference to the lives of generations of young people at the Humanist Schools in Uganda. She has a warm place in our hearts and we will remember her as a very special person.
Fond memories of Jean Davies
Posted: October 20, 2014 by Steve Hurd
Jean was a strong supporter of UHST and of the Humanist Schools in Uganda.
At the British Humanist Association Conference in Leeds in 2013 she made a remarkable intervention on behalf of the charity. She interrupted one of the final meetings of the conference and said that instead of “just talking” the conference members could make a real difference to the world by supporting the endeavours of the Humanist schools in Uganda. She organised an impromptu collection using buckets and boxes, saying she would match any sum of money donated by the conference delegates. This she did and the appeal raised almost £1000, which went towards the construction of hostel accommodation to improve the living conditions of students at the schools.
Jean was a highly principled and feisty lady with an endearing nature. What she did has helped to make a difference to the lives of generations of young people at the Humanist Schools in Uganda. She has a warm place in our hearts and we will remember her as a very special person.
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