As we all know, Michael devoted probably equivalent of years of his life to charity. For nearly all of his life it was Variety, the Children's Charity he was especially involved with, visiting children at home and schools to assess them for mobility and sensory aids etc and taking his assessments to bursary meetings... Rumour has it, he never actually assessed any case as one that wasn't in need.
In recent years, he was a volunteer collecting surplus donated food from supermarkets (to reduce food waste) and delivering it to the community fridge in Halstead or the Food Bank. He also did voluntary packing shifts at the Food Bank locally.
Looking through his direct debits since he passed, he really did have a soft spot for any cause as regular donations range from those to Age Uk to Make a Smile. The charities we've chosen have been chosen because the type of cancer (Neuroendocrine Tumours) Michael had was very rare and this support/research needs all the help it can get. The type he had was slow progressing, but that just meant it slowly stripped him of his independence, dignity and his quality of life. Because it's rare, research is not well funded and there's not a lot of information available to support patients. Michael was supported directly by the NET Patient Foundation, supported with dietary information and even with support groups to meet people with the same condition, it was often a lonely, precarious dark place for him calling the tumours his 'gremlins.' UKI NETS is pushing research and that's essentially what will hopefully mean current and future sufferers of the disease are able to get even better care and live even longer than Michael.
Get your hands in your pockets for the below charities instead of flowers, to make a real difference, or donate to a different charity of your choice in Michael's memory.
NET Definition: A neuroendocrine tumour is a rare tumour that can develop in many different organs of the body. It affects the cells that release hormones into the bloodstream.
Let's be more Michael. X
P.S - If you own your own business, giving to charity can get you tax relief and we all know how much Michael hated 'the tax man.'
From Pam and Graham, from your favourite pub! They miss you x
Mr & Mrs Graham & Pam stannard
Mickey I don’t believe you understood just how funny & kind you were. Our regular group catch ups were always filled with your many amusing stories and words of wisdom on life. We are all going to miss so very much. It’s been an absolute pleasure to have know you xxx
Mrs Spicer
Ammy Jackie and Family, x
Mr John Ambrose
Mickey, you will truly be missed. You wore your heart on your sleeve. Straightforward but kind, as willing to listen as advise. Wishing the whole family the fortitude to maintain the legacy of the legend that is Mickey Stannard..!!
Mr Yomi Akin-Olugbemi
From Barney at the Dog.
Thank you for your Friday delivery of flowers for my lady friend, I’ll miss our chats.
Mr Barney stannard
Stan the Man, you were a legend! You helped shape my young life so many years ago, when we worked together at DRC. You always said it how it was, you were unique. Years on, we have watched both our families grow. Over 40 years have gone by, and we still sent our annual good wishes for the New Year. You will always be loved and never forgotten, by those whose lives you touched. Rest easy Mike.
Claire Schofield x
Mrs Claire Schofield
I'll miss you Stan.
Mr TERRY AUGUST
A pleasure to have known you Michael, I like many others will miss you greatly.
Mr lawrence kingsnorth
Ha-Harrrrrr!
Just like that....not like that, like that....
Haharr.....
Mr Nigel Mallender
A sad loss of a very good friend.
Andrew & Bridget Mazdon-Binns
We’ll always cherish our special memories of Mike. Sending you all our love,
Auntie Maureen, Paul & Naomi
Mr Paul Stannard
It was a pleasure knowing you. RIP Micky. Keith and Beatrice
Mr Keith Duffey
Your surely be missed
Rest In Peace
Mr Michael Lloyd
A gentleman with a big heart
Good bless you Micky
Rest in Peace
Billy and Caroline Lincoln
Mr william lincoln
Always loved your company Stan especially all the UBS reunions you often put together, and I wasn’t aware of all your heartwarming charitable contributions.
Mr Jez Walsh
I will miss you and the fleece. Rip Stanley. You were a one off .
Mr Kevin O’Neill
Sending our deepest condolences to Shianne and the Stannard family, following the loss of Stanley, a thoroughly lovely chap.
Best wishes, Hendo and family
Mr & Mrs Ian Hendrick
Gonna miss you Stan , most decent man it’s been my pleasure to call my friend
Asst Curate Tim Garwood
Stan you were a true Gent. Condolences to your family and friends.
Rest in Peace
Keith Hart
Mr Keith Hart
To my dear friend Stan, You were only not just a friend but a fantastic father and a gentleman x
Jamie Bryan
Mr Jamie Bryan
A lovely man with a truly golden heart. RIP Mickey. Thoughts and prayers with you and your family XX
Mr Simon Potter
There’s only One Mickey Stannard ! RIP mate, god bless!! You’re gonna be missed. sending lot’s of love to the family xx
Mr Jay Palmer
