Jean-Christophe is an awarded chef and runs a cookery school in Hertfordshire with his wife, Michelle. Their youngest son, Valentino, is a user of assistive and sensory technology.
Rick Wakeman CBE
Patron
Rick, world-renowned for his keyboard prowess as a member of Yes and as a solo artist, has a remarkable career spanning over five decades, releasing more than 90 solo albums across various genres.
His induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame highlights his significant contribution to music and his influence on musicians around the world.
Rick, a proud Freemason, has continued to support Lifelites as a patron for many years and has been the driving force behind our annual Christmas appeal, raising tens of thousands of pounds to help children with life-limiting conditions and their families.
In February 2024, Rick visited EACH Treehouse in Ipswich for a band practice therapy session.
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Sarah Ezekiel
Patron
Sarah is an internationally renowned artist who uses assistive Eyegaze technology to create vivid, life-affirming artwork following a diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (often referred to as motor neuron disease).