A flashback to 2009, when Hussein Al-alak and Clair Gough were out to aid the charity
Combat Stress. It was a freezing December and despite the snow; they shook those collection tins, spoke to supporters and gave out leaflets on veterans mental health.
Clair Gough was only 48 years old when she passed away at the Wythenshawe Hospital in Manchester, England. For most of her life, Clair had lived in Chorlton-Cum-Hardy
which is located just south of the city. In her 48 years, Clair Gough lived a life where she enjoyed books, art, music and politics. In life, Clair also demonstrated a deep love for her
family.
For over 17 years, Clair had been the main carer for her mother who had Multiple sclerosis (MS), and in that time was also raising a son. Across Britain, there are 6.5 million people who are carers, supporting a loved one who is older, disabled or seriously ill. An
estimated 58% of carers are women and 42% are men. According to the Childrens Society, there are also 800,000 young carers -aged between 5-17 years of age- who are
caring for an adult family member.
As the funeral of Clair Gough will take place on Tuesday, February 8th, friends are asked to support two medical charities which were close to Clair's heart. These are Combat Stress and the AMAR Foundation. For over one hundred years, Combat Stress have provided mental health care to British military veterans, while the
AMAR Foundation provide assistance to displaced families across the Middle East.
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