Rob Wood
The AGSD-UK is sad to learn of the death of one of its members, Rob Wood. Rob, who had GSD 3a was a long-time supporter of the charity and was for some time, the type 3 co-ordinator.
He has left behind his wife, Jenny and his three children, Caitlyn 6 and Freddie and Archie, both 20 months old.
Voluntary Work
Rob not only volunteered for the AGSD-UK, but he offered his help to many organisations: St John’s Ambulance, the Red Cross and Children in Need. At ChildLine, he trained as a mentor to address bullying. During his career at Manchester United, he also served as a first aider.
In 1998 John Major presented him with a ‘Child of Achievement’ award for the bravery and determination he showed to get the most out of life and to reach his full potential.
AGSD-UK Trustee Ailsa Arthur commented:
“Rob will be remembered as warm and welcoming and with a ready willingness to help all he came into touch with. He will be missed by all at the AGSD-UK.”
AGSD-UK member Nikki Christie commented:
“Rob was part of our small type 3 group. He always welcomed new people to the group and was the first to offer help and support. Rob had lots of friends within the GSD community because he was just such a lovely guy.”
AGSD-UK member Mark McGowan said:
“Rob was a smashing guy, caring considerate and lived life to the full! RIP brother.”
Rob was a lovely man who we met at an AGSD conference a few years ago. He was the same age as our daughter, who also has Type3a,. They kept in touch on a regular basis, taking about their children as well as GSD. Sadly missed by is all.
Such sad news. A life taken far too soon. I had the pleasure of meeting Rob through The Neuromuscular Centre in Cheshire and met his family at the AGSD conference in 2019. Love and thoughts are with his parents, his wife and children. Andrea and family x