Welcome
Welcome
Welcome to what is
my last edition of Positive Interest. This edition includes a wealth of information, including a reflection on 30 years of HIV.
As you can imagine as I leave Waverley Care, my mind is very much taken up with the notion of legacy — what has been achieved and whether we have made the real difference we all aspire to in Waverley Care? I believe we have achieved a huge amount over our 22 years and continue to do so.
Some achievements are tangible and some less so. They include people getting back to work or college, abstaining from drugs or alcohol, or just living a more fulfilled life with increased self-esteem and confidence.
Seeing children grow and develop over the past 17 years has also been inspirational. They have often had to overcome loss, fear and prejudice and yet have remained vibrant and hopeful and matured into well-adjusted adults. This feels like a real and lasting legacy.
To help ensure that the valuable work of the charity continues I am also leaving another type of legacy to Waverley Care – that of a gift in my will. I would be delighted if you would consider doing the same. You can read more about how to leave a legacy here.
Finally, I am pleased to say that, although I am leaving Waverley Care, I will remain closely involved with HIV and sexual health through a short-term post based in the Scottish Government. This is an exciting opportunity or me personally to use the experience gained at Waverley Care.
With warmest wishes
David Johnson, Director
