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Lizzie Laird


lizzie_laird_main.jpgJob title
Program Coordinator, UK

Last book you read?
Still reading... "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

Heroes include:
Jane Tomlinson after fighting a seven year battle with breast cancer and dedicated her life to raising money for charity

Favourite line from a film?
“I told you to blow the bloody doors off” from The Italian Job, Michael Caine

Your best day at Impact (so far...)?
My Impact Internal Journey without a doubt. I am totally scared of being submerged in water and we were asked to jump into Rydal Falls,  when we arrived at the waterfall I was totally terrified, tears were rolling down my cheeks and I was shaking all over. The other guys were really supportive but I just couldn't do it so I stayed where I felt safe at the side of the pool. After a while I really needed to prove to myself that I could do it so with a lot of reassurance and emotion I JUMPED. Yeah!

Who makes me laugh?
My kids especially Catherine (age 9)

Last journey I took?
Caravan holiday with hubbie and the kids – never again, next time I’ll leave hubbie at home!

What's on my desk?
Lots of paperwork, Earl Grey Tea, a ugly rabbit and a iced bun!

How do I deal with stress?
I don’t!

Favourite place?
Lots for all different reasons, Foot of Mt Kilimanjaro for just being awesome, reading stories in bed with Catherine and having dinner with friends 

3 people I would have dinner with?
Nelson Mandela, Winnie Rose my sponsored child, my Grandparents (I know that’s 4!)