Sue ryder biography
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Learn about the history and evolution of Sue Ryder Ireland. Providing secure and supportive homes for seniors since 1982.
The History of Sue Ryder Ireland
In 1979, Sue Ryder Ireland was established bygd our founder, Charles McDonald, upon his return from Europe. The inspiration behind this endeavour was a local tragedy involving two elderly women who were assaulted in their own home and sadly passed away shortly after. It was Lilly, Charles' wife, who urged him to create a solution that would ensure seniors could age in a secure and supportive environment.
The Birth of a Foundation
Charles McDonald, deeply moved by Lady Sue Ryder's dedication to supporting those most in need, felt a anställda affinity with her mission. He reached out to her with the proposal of establishing a foundation in her honour in Ireland, an initiative that would embody her values and legacy. Lady Ryder gave her blessing, and thus, Sue Ryder Ireland was born.
Once the foundation w
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BiographiesSue Ryder
(Margaret Susan Cheshire, Baroness Ryder of Warsaw and Baroness Cheshire [real name])
born on July 3, 1924 in Leeds, Yorkshire/ England
died on November 2, 2000 in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk/ England
British philanthropist
100th birthday on July 3, 2024
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When the Second World War broke out in September 1939, Sue Ryder was 15 years old, and this dramatic event was to completely change her life. She immediately decided to leave the safe environment of the exclusive and private Benenden School and to serve in the medical corps of the British army as a volunteer. The schoolgirl — already an independent spirit — did not ask her parents for permission but claimed to be a year older in order to be accepted into service; four years would pass before she would see her parents again. She was to adhere consistently to that false date of birth for the rest of her life; her autobiography Child of My Love begins with t
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Sue Ryder
British humanitarian (1924–2000)
For the charity Sue Ryder Care, see Sue Ryder (charity).
Margaret Susan Cheshire, Baroness Ryder of Warsaw, Baroness Cheshire, CMG, OBE (née Ryder; 3 July 1924 – 2 November 2000), commonly known as Sue Ryder, was a British volunteer with Special Operations Executive in the Second World War, and a member of the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry, who afterwards established charitable organisations, notably the Sue Ryder Foundation (now known as simply Sue Ryder).
Early life
[edit]Margaret Susan Ryder was born in 1924 in Leeds, the daughter of Charles Foster Ryder and Mabel Elizabeth Sims.[1] The family lived at Scarcroft Grange near Leeds; the house now has a blue plaque, installed by Leeds Civic Trust in 2011.[2] She was educated at Benenden School.
Year of birth
[edit]According to her autobiography, Child of My Love, Ryder was born on 3 July 1923. This was repeated by The Daily Telegra