Son's plea for inspiring couple who foster kids
The Herald|August 22, 2023
KIND COUPLE WHO HAVE FOSTERED 48 CHILDREN IN NEED OF SOME HELP
SARAH ELMES
Son's plea for inspiring couple who foster kids

THE son of an inspiring Plymouth couple who have been fostering children for more than 40 years has set up a fundraiser to give something back to his 'amazing' parents.

David and Vivienne Baker received an MBE in the King's Birthday Honours this year after offering their home to 48 children and young people from the Plymouth area, as well as adopting a child who now has a family of their own.

Unfortunately, the couple have recently had some 'bad luck' with their car and are 'struggling' to foot the bill. Knowing his parents would 'never ask for anything, David and Vivienne's son, Jon, has launched a Gofundme to raise money for the heroic duo, who have given so much to the city.

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