Alex Timpson
| Alex Timpson | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Alexandra Winkfield Dodd 25 April 1946 |
| Died | 5 January 2016 (aged 69) |
| Citizenship | British |
| Spouse(s) | John Timpson |
| Children | Edward Timpson + 4 |
Alexandra Winkfield Timpson MBE (née Dodd; 25 April 1946 – 5 January 2016) was a British campaigner for children's rights.
She grew up in Lymm, Cheshire.[1]
Together with her husband John Timpson, she had three children, adopted two more, and fostered at least ninety other children.[1][2]
In the 2006 New Year Honours, she was awarded an MBE as "Foster Carer, Cheshire County Council", "For services to Children and Families".
References
- 1 2 "Alex Timpson, children's campaigner - obituary". Telegraph. Retrieved 1 April 2017.
- ↑ Hardman, Robert (3 February 2016). "The inspiring story of Alex Timpson who found love in her heart for 90 children | Daily Mail Online". Dailymail.co.uk. Retrieved 1 April 2017.
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