Who we are?

We are often asked why we do what we do!! Well we’ve tried to answer that below and would like introduce you to the team.

Jayne Morris - Commercial Insurance Account Handler for Towergate Risk Solutions. Thank heavens for Jayne’s financial expertise. She keeps a keen eye on all the money and is like a dog with a bone!!! when keeping account of the funds raised.  Jayne is excellent at focusing the group and was invaluable as the acting Chairwoman during the 2010/11 campaign…..‘Doing good and having fun. Combining friendship with fundraising, resulting in smiles all around!’

Sharon McCullagh – Marketing Consultant. Sharon uses her marketing and sales skills to attract donations, sponsors and to promote the group effectively. Her years at Aston Villa have laid the foundations of being able to deal with the unpredictable and be persuasive against the odds…..‘There’s no point in being this MAD unless it can be put to good use’

Julia Wain – Chief Display Assistant for Sainsbury’s. Julia’s endless energy and resourcefulness delivers donations and contributions for the charity……  ’It’s all in the name, MAD friends; making a difference to people lives, and friends, the best I could ever have’

Amanda Britton – Owner of Britton’s Caterers. Amanda brings her excellent event management skills and catering know-how to the group. Her mischievous nature combined with her relentless energy has made all the events a joy for not only the group but all those involved…….‘I enjoy the feeling that it gives me and my family that MAD friends make a difference’

Lesley Moody – NHS Administrator. Lesley’s excellent business and organisational skills drive the group forward with a helpful approach. Her attention to detail, although occasionally infuriating, ensures that the group always delivers in a professional manner…..‘I enjoy taking part in something completely outside of the normal work and family responsibilities. I believe that we do “make a difference” and best of all we have fun together as friends at the same time’

Sally Wilkins – Hair Stylist and Cosmetic Laser Therapist. Her creative flair is a great asset to the events.  Her resourceful approach adds to the innovative themes of all the events……’For me it is a way of getting together with my close friends, to help raise money and make a difference to the lives of others within my local community, while having fun at the same time!’

Julie Beattie – Accountant for Birmingham City Council. Julie brings an infectious positive outlook to the group with energy and organisation and produces the minutes for our meetings.  Julie’s vivacity motivates the team and keeps us focused on our individual tasks, skills which we hope will prove essential as she takes over as Chair for our 2011/2012 campaign……‘MAD Friends is infectious – after my first attendance at one of their events I couldn’t wait to get involved to help raise money and give something back to the community’