Here are the faces behind the Foundation with a little bit of information about them.

Name

Lyn Rigby

Founder & Trustee

Mother of soldier Lee Rigby murdered in London in 2013. She founded the The Lee Rigby Foundation as a legacy for Lee helping bereaved military families and our veterans. The charity was registered on 27th April 2016 and Lyn is a founder and trustee.

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Name

Ian Rigby

Marketing & Sales

As a founder and trustee of The Lee Rigby Foundation, Ian has taken the job role for marketing and sales.
As a founder, he has been involved in the development of the foundation from a basic support group to the foundation we see today.

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Name

Gary Hobson

Trustee

Being a former fusilier myself and hearing of Lee Rigby's murder back in 2013, 5 minutes from where I lived at the time, I felt I needed to get involved and joined a group who were dedicated in getting a permanent memorial for Lee.


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Name

Danielle Barks

Office Manager & Charity Co-ordinator

I am truly honoured to be a part of the Foundation.

I endeavour to keep Lee’s memory alive, and to help bereaved families as & where I can.


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Name

Gavin Vitler

Fundraiser

I'm passionate about raising funds for the Lee Rigby Foundation and I organise various Memorial rides and always try to attend biker events with a stall to raise as many funds as possible for the Lee Rigby Foundation.

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Name

Paul Maskell

Fundraiser

I served in 3RRF, I am passionate abou the Lee Rigby Foundation, it is close to my heart, as a veteran myself I feel it is a much needed charity, I am willing to devote my time fund raising and doing what I can to keep Lee's legacy going.

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Name

Tracey Maskell

Fundraiser

As a wife of a veteran fusilier I have seen personally what help the Lee Rigby Foundation can do, not only for veterans and their family, but for the families of the fallen, I am happy to offer any support I can to keep Lee's legacy moving on.

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Name

Kris Sommerville

Fundraiser, Scotland

I want to help fund raise to give something back to a brave young man who gave so much. I am passionate about keeping Lees name alive. I’ve sponsored football matches and will be hosting the annual visit to Glasgow for a night with friends.

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Name

Steve Young

Trustee

It's a privilege to have been asked to become a Trustee to the Lee Rigby Foundation, I will endeavour to give my time and support to keep Lee’s name alive with the foundation providing respite for Veterans and Bereaved Families.


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Name

Brianna Cooke

Young Ambassador

I'm 13 yrs old, I have been working alongside Lyn since I was 9 years old I love helping out for the foundation. When Lyn asked me to be Young Ambassador for the foundation I was shocked but excited too. I can't wait to work hard fundraising and carry Lee's name and legacy on, thank you for this opportunity.


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