Vicky Pennington-Pyne - Charity Officer & Trustee
Alice's Mummy, Vicky, oversees the day-to-day running of the charity, with a particularly responsibility to our bereaved families. Having spent sixteen continuous years in hospital with one or the other of her girls’, and now as a bereaved mother, Vicky is well placed to understand the pressures our families are under.
Out of the office, Vicky is lucky to live in the South Lakes and loves to wander in the hills, accompanied by her faithful Labradors.
Alex McDonough - Treasurer
Alex joined our board of Trustees as our Treasurer in 2024. Efficiently managing the Charity's finances, he ensures our funds are protected and used appropriately. Alex also works closely with Vicky, ensuring legal compliance with the Charity Commission.
Living in Newcastle upon Tyne, Alex met Alice's sister, Milly, eight years ago at university and they have been inseparable friends since.
Away from work and charity duties Alex enjoys walking his Springer Spaniel, Henry.
Milly Pyne B.E.M. - Secretary
Volunteering since the charity's inception, it was a natural progression for Alice's sister, Milly, now 28, to join our board of Trustees. Milly has raised over £100,000 for various charities, hosting her very first fundraiser at just three years of age. Graduating from Newcastle University with a Masters in PR & Media, Milly assists with the social media side of the charity. Milly lives and works in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, a beautiful and friendly city in the north east of England.
Milly was awarded with a B.E.M. by HM Queen Elizabeth in 2012. The following year, she successfully summited the world's tallest freestanding mountain, Kilimanjaro, scattering her sister’s ashes in the process and, just a year later, she completed the Inca Trail in Peru, raising valuable funds along the way.
Ken Draper - Chair
After ten years of volunteering, Ken joined us as a Trustee in early 2025. He currently holds the position of Chair, with a responsibility to Governance and Policies.
Ken lives in Barrow-in-Furness with his lovely partner, Vicky and together they run the Coniston support stop on our annual Keswick to Barrow walk.
Outside of the charity, Ken and Vicky enjoy travelling in their converted camper, winter sports and zipping around on their trusty Vespa scooter.
Jayne - Family liaison
Jayne is our family liaison volunteer. She lives with her husband just over the Welsh border, close to the city of Chester. Friends with Vicky for almost thirty years, Jayne is the initial contact for our families.