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For the past 40 years Anna has balanced volunteering with raising a family and a very accomplished career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her first match Michael was very shy and reserved when she met him. Michael had never had a person in his life who was not a family member or a paid support worker. Together they began a 12-year journey of friendship and learning. Michael\u2019s world opened up and his life was soon full of activities and friendships. \u201cI would like to believe that I played a role in that,\u201d says Anna. \u201cMichael was so busy it was hard to get time with him.\u201d The match had accomplished what was intended and they ended the match after 12 years but not the friendship. Michael passed away but Anna will never forget what a wonderful and kind man he was.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anna was next matched with Ruth. Ruth loved to shop! They spent a great deal of time at Carlingwood Mall, especially Coles. When it came time for Ruth to move into a home Anna was right there helping Ruth\u2019s sister to find the right place for her until her death. Ruth lovingly referred to her as the \u201cthird sister\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anna\u2019s third match was Marjorie whose passing was featured in our last newsletter. After Marjorie\u2019s husband George passed away, she felt utterly alone in the world. Her grief was compounded by various health issues. Anna helped bring her out into the world with weekly coffee meetings and scratch cards (they called their <em>moment of hope<\/em>). Anna provided Marjorie with support and was often the voice of reason in her life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anna has also been matched with a second person, Veronica. 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