My favourite episodes of The Givey Community
Whitehawk Foodbank: "I believe we are responsible to our fellow man."
Sonically visit the Whitehawk Foodbank and listen to the powerful and utterly thoughtful voices of volunteers working to help people become self-sufficient and break the cycle of dependence on foodbanks. Click to donate.
The Unlikely Way Nick Recovered From His Coma
17 years ago, Nick was in a coma due to encephalitis. When he woke up, he had no memory of who he was or how to do simple tasks such as making a cup of tea. With a bit of creativity, tact and cheek, he was able to leave the hospital early and discover how the old him lived his life by stepping right back into it.
​
A warning, there is mention of suicide in this story, if this is something you are not comfortable with hearing, you can skip this episode or here are the timestamps for when it is mentioned | 31:45 - 36:44 | don't worry, his story still makes sense without it.
The Buddy Bag Foundation
Sonically visit The Buddy Bag Foundation who supply children that require emergency care with a buddy bag containing essential items to help restore a sense of comfort and love. Click here to donate.
The Killin and District Volunteer Car Scheme
Find out what it means to live in a transport desert and how the Killin and District Volunteer Car Scheme, is trying to tackle this local problem.
KDVCS provides passengers with rides to and from hospital appointments, as well as activities that boost their well-being and combat loneliness.