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You are here: Home / Community / Congratulations! It’s a BEM for Caroline Husain from Chandler’s Ford

Congratulations! It’s a BEM for Caroline Husain from Chandler’s Ford

December 31, 2017 By Janet Williams 8 Comments

Congratulations to Caroline Husain from Chandler’s Ford, who has been named in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List 2018.

Caroline has been recognised for decades of ‘services to charity and the community in Chandlers Ford’ with a BEM  (The British Empire Medal). 

Chandler's Ford Joint Charities 44th Christmas Market 2017 - opened by Des Scott (past Eastleigh Mayor).
Caroline Husain (2nd from the left) at the Chandler’s Ford Joint Charities 44th Christmas Market 2017 – opened by Des Scott (past Eastleigh Mayor).

Caroline has been fundraising for the charity CLIMB since 1984.  Eastleigh Borough Council also honoured her outstanding work, and in 2009, Caroline was awarded the title of Citizen of Honour.

I knew Caroline through the Methodist Church’s Coffee Room (now the Dovetail Centre Café) 16 years ago, and in recent years, I’ve got to know more about Caroline through her passion in raising awareness and fundraising for the charity called Climb, Children Living with Inherited Metabolic Diseases.

Some of Jane's team of helpers throughout the past 37 years.
Caroline Husain (3rd from right), Jane Archer, and many volunteers at the Dovetail Centre.

You may wonder, what is CLIMB about? Here is an informative video explaining what an Inherited Metabolic Disorder is and the effects on the body.

Climb Charity Video from Footsqueek on Vimeo.

Climb is the leading patient organisation for Inherited Metabolic Disorders, supporting thousands of families worldwide. The charity raises awareness and provides bespoke support to families, patients and professionals to improve the lives of those affected by Inherited Metabolic Disorders.

CLIMB
CLIMB

Caroline carries the spirit of altruism all her life. She lost two precious children to metabolic diseases: Rebecca was only six days old when she died in 1979, while Christopher was 27 months’ old when he died in 1985. Though devastated, however, Caroline channels her energy into supporting others.

Happy gathering - Councillor Malcolm Cross (right) opened the 41st Christmas Market run by Chandler's Ford Joint Charities Committee. Left: Sue Cross; Val Milner, chairman of the Chandler's Ford Joint Charities Committee, and Caroline Husain (standing), secretary.
Caroline Husain (standing), with Councillor Malcolm Cross (right) at the 41st Christmas Market in 2014. With Sue Cross, and Val Milner.

In January 1989, Southern Evening Echo published a story about Caroline: “Caroline’s Search for Miracle Cure: Tragic mum in brave bid to help dying children.”

Caroline Husain's story and raising awareness about Metabolic Diseases in children. (News report: 31st January 1989, Southern Evening Echo).
Caroline Husain’s story and raising awareness about Inherited Metabolic Diseases in children. (News report: 31st January 1989, Southern Evening Echo).

The mission of CLIMB is ‘to be the world’s leading advocate and provider of bespoke support to families, signpost to the best experts, raise awareness amongst the medical, healthcare, social care and teaching professions and fund research for treatments and ultimately cures’.

Climb’s work and reputation in delivering these objectives has also spread from the UK to Europe and beyond.

Deputy Mayor Eastleigh Councillor Des Scott, Deputy Mayoress Mrs Ve Scott (left), Caroline Husain (2nd from left), and Val Milner (right), at 42nd Joint Charities Christmas Market, Chandler's Ford.
Caroline at the 42nd Joint Charities Christmas Market. With Councillor Des Scott, Mrs Ve Scott (left), and Val Milner (right).

Joint Charities Annual Christmas Market

Caroline is also one of the organisers of the Joint Charities Annual Christmas Market, held annualy at the Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church hall. The event has been running for 47 years and is a well-loved event in the Chandler’s Ford community.

Former Eastleigh Mayor Cllr Jane Welsh opened the 43rd Christmas Market run by Chandler’s Ford Joint Charities Committee. (Left to right): Len Welsh, Caroline Husain, Cllr Jane Welsh, and Val Milner, chairman of the Chandler’s Ford Joint Charities Committee.
Caroline Husain  at the 43rd Christmas Market in 2016, with Len Welsh, Cllr Jane Welsh, and Val Milner.

 

CLIMB: Children Living with Inherited Metabolic Diseases: Caroline and Hilary
Fundraising for CLIMB: Children Living with Inherited Metabolic Diseases: Caroline and Hilary

The Joint Charities Christmas Market raises money each year not just for CLIMB, but also for many charities, improves their  profiles, and also encourages public participation.

Caroline with Diane at the CLIMB fundraising stall in November 2017.
Caroline with Diane at the CLIMB fundraising stall in November 2017.
Caroline Husain (middle): promoting CLIMB and the Christmas Market.
Caroline Husain (middle): promoting CLIMB and the Christmas Market, in 2014.
Caroline Husain and Jim Singer: Fryern Funtasia 2016; Methodist Church.
Caroline Husain and Jim Singer: Fryern Funtasia 2016; Methodist Church.

Congratulations to Caroline from all of us from Chandler’s Ford Today.

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  1. Helen says

    December 31, 2017 at 4:39 pm

    Congratulations Caroline, I’m so thrilled that you have received the well earned Queen’s BEM. It’s great to hear of someone who has done so much for the community and for your charity over so many years (always with a lovely smile!) to be recognised and rewarded. Very well done. Helen Hodgkinson Xx

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  2. Mary says

    December 31, 2017 at 5:30 pm

    What lovely news. Many congratulations to Caroline and well deserved.

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  3. Allison Symes says

    December 31, 2017 at 5:39 pm

    Many congratulations, Caroline.

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  4. Anne Barrett says

    January 1, 2018 at 11:34 am

    Caroline. Delighted and thrilled for the one and only CAROLINE whose work for CLIMB
    and our Church Coffee Room and others make her thoroughly deserving of this Honour.
    Many congratulations. Love Anne B.

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  5. David Lamb says

    January 1, 2018 at 6:04 pm

    Congratulations, well done, and well deserved.

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  6. Ros Ellis says

    January 4, 2018 at 8:14 am

    Congratulations Caroline….amazing work. Miss Heald would be proud of you!! From your Old Girls…xxxx

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  7. Margaret Mary Kelly says

    January 5, 2018 at 12:34 pm

    Well done, Caroline. And really well deserved. You have put your heart and soul into this.
    I am proud to call you a friend. Love from Maggie.

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