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“It gives me great satisfaction...” What it’s like being a Marie Curie volunteer

This Volunteer’s Week, we’re spotlighting four of our fantastic volunteers to celebrate the important work they do.

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On the Marie Curie Couch with Victoria Emes

In the latest episode of On the Marie Curie Couch, Jason Davidson sits down with comedian and content creator, Victoria Emes. In this conversation, Victoria and Jason talk about the death of her dad, visual artist Ian Emes, grieving during motherhood, ‘fusty’ funeral homes, and figuring out 'sadmin'.

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On the Marie Curie Couch with Chris Difford

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How lived experience helped set new research priorities

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“The walk is both my grieving process and a tribute to Angela”

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Real stories of living with a terminal illness

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“The hospice arranged our perfect wedding”

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“I promised I’d be there until the end. I kept that promise.”

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“I’m proud to be a Marie Curie volunteer – we give the love back”

“I’m proud to be a Marie Curie volunteer – we give the love back”

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