Jackie Freeborn

"Hope is a really powerful, positive word. My whole life has been filled with hope – hope for a better life, for happiness, for peacefulness, for a great future for my kids, and for my town, Rotherham. It’s been through challenging times, but I truly believe you don’t erase the past – you learn from it, build on it, and keep looking forward."
For me, it’s about staying positive, finding joy, and continuing to do your bit — whether that’s for your family, your community, or your work – just contributing in whatever way you can to make life better.