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Lee Rigby Foundation

Categories: Philanthropy

A charity which was founded by Lyn and Ian Rigby after the murder of their son Fusilier Lee Rigby. It comprises a lodge where people can get away from the pressures of the outside world, and begin recovering from bereavement, trauma or both.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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