Fler Wright
Co-Founder / Trustee

I’m Fler, co-founder of Wolo Foundation. I live in Seaford, East Sussex with my husband Justin, and our 3 wonderful children. I enjoy seeing friends, country walks, Christmas and afternoon tea!

I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018. I’ve now finished treatment and am loving life! My life experiences have changed me for the better and I strongly believe that we should live for every moment.

Justin and I have been through many challenging times in our lives, including losing my parents, IVF and cancer. After everything that life has thrown at us, we very much have a ‘we only live once’ ethos. United, we decided to enjoy our lives and savour every moment. Life is too short to not eat the cake, travel, or spend too much time sitting at a desk. Never take anyone or anything for granted as life can change in the blink of an eye. We are very passionate about helping others, and about increasing awareness of cancer. 

Justin Wright
Co-Founder / Trustee

First and foremost I'm a proud dad to 3 kids and husband to Fler - a 'cancer survivor’ herself.

I have worked as a graphic designer for the last 25 years. I’ve been lucky to have worked with some incredible people on some amazing brands. After our family was affected by cancer, it put everything into perspective. It was a huge shock. Finding a balance between work and parenting responsibilities let alone my own mental health was tough. For me it meant redefining myself as a Dad & Husband too (almost a re-brand!).

Overnight my priorities changed & I had a different perspective to life. I am passionate about promoting men’s mental health and have a strong desire to be the best version of myself I can be.

Janella Merritt
Trustee

I'm Janella and I have worked in Media for over 20 years however during the pandemic, I made a career change and worked for a local, Sussex-based children's charity, where I helped to raise funds, support families, and promote awareness. I applied for the Trustee opportunity at WOLO because I love its vision and I know Justin from our network. I am amazed and inspired by the reasons WOLO was founded and I am really looking forward to working with this incredible team. With my media expertise, fundraising experience, communication skills and connections, I really want to make a difference to the families and people of Sussex impacted by a cancer diagnosis.

Claire Hermon
Trustee

I'm Claire and I am truly honoured to take up the role of trustee with WOLO, to join an incredible team that are inspirational in their commitment to supporting families affected by cancer and I am excited to be part of the journey in continuing to support the charity in its continued growth. I am a very proud mum to four fabulous children, I have been married to my husband Jon for 13 years and we live In Eastbourne.

We are a really busy family and we firmly live by the ethos of 'We Only Live Once' but I also believe that in the midst of our own busy lives it is so important that we make the time to help and support others and I am delighted to be able to do this for Wolo, a charity that I wholeheartedly believe in. In the past year I have gained a new found enjoyment for exercise classes and in June I was very proud to achieve a 26 mile hike across the South Downs which was a massive challenge for me.

I hope this will be a springboard for lots of other challenges in raising money and awareness for Wolo in the future. I enjoy reading and I have recently joined a book club (code name for a catch up with friends!), I enjoy most things crafty, baking and eating cakes; If there is warm cake in the kitchen I can't walk past without taking another slice! I have worked with children and families as a Social Worker for 15 years and I currently work locally in a team that supports unaccompanied children and young people that have come to the UK to seek refuge and claim asylum.

It is a challenging but rewarding job and I hope that some of the skills and knowledge that I have developed over the years can be put to good use by Wolo.

Sam Aiken
Trustee

Hi, I'm Sam and love to support Wolo

Having been through a Cancer journey myself their ethos just screamed out to me, "we only live once" this is exactly how I was feeling and wanted every day to count.

I met Fler and Justin and instantly knew they got it , going through their own journey they know the difficulties families can face, there are things that we just don't think about until it happens to us, there can be good in everyday with some love, time and emotional support, that's what they strive to deliver, offering practical and essential support too, I love that!

Wolo is very close to my heart and I love telling everyone about what they do, "we only live once". Let's live it by helping each other!

Adam Whisker
Trustee/Co-Chair

My name is Adam and I joined Wolo as a trustee in March 2023. I am delighted to be part of Wolo and to help continue the important work for those families affected by cancer. I have two children aged 13 and 16 and now that they don't want to have anything to do with me I have more time to give something back to the local community. I first heard of Wolo when Justin and Marcus came to do a presentation at my work - I was really inspired to hear about their personal journeys and the care and support they provide to others. In particular they highlighted the importance of getting people talking (particularly men!) and how you don't have to battle this disease alone. I have seen first hand the impact cancer can have on families and therefore I understand the important role Wolo can play whether it is providing practical support or dealing with financial hardship. I look forward to working with the other trustees, volunteers and employees and to help Wolo grow and thrive into the future.

Claire Boorman
Trustee/Co-Chair

I’m Claire. I’m a working Mum with two children one at University, one at Primary school. By day I work in financial regulation where I manage a team. I really enjoy supporting and developing people as a key part of my role. I went to school with Fler and went to Fler’s baby sensory classes before Wolo was created. Because I knew about Wolo I put a close friend in touch and Wolo have continued to offer support during a very difficult time. This really brought home to me the difference Wolo can make in peoples lives and made me want to do more to support this amazing charity.

Stuart Maclean
Trustee

I’m truly honoured to have been asked to be part of the Wolo team and came on board as a voluntary trustee back in March 2023.

I'm proud to be married to Kerry and a father of two amazing boys, Alex 18, and Joe 17, both of them football mad and whilst we’re on mad I shouldn't forget to mention our cocker spaniel Oscar!

I’ve seen at close hand the amazing work that the Wolo Foundation has done and the effect it has on the families they help. It is incredibly humbling to see the sheer dedication and passion of this amazing team and I’m so proud to be a small part of the Wolo family. 

Any part we can play, no matter how small makes a difference to families that are suffering. Come along to an event....get involved....We only live once!

Chole Sergi
Ambassador

Hi, I’m Chloe!

I am so excited to be a part of Team Wolo and to raise awareness to help Wolo continue to thrive. I first heard about Wolo when signing up for the Wolo Africa 100 trek and it was through this that I learnt about all the incredible things that Justin, Fler and the team do to support so many families. I was really inspired by all of the stories and knew from then, that I wanted to shout about Wolo and support them in any way I could. I have always believed that it is important to make the most of every moment, no matter how big or small and to make lots of lasting memories with friends and family because… We Only Live Once! I am so grateful to have the chance to spread this message through being a part of the team and will always raise as much awareness as possible about Wolo at every opportunity

Marcos Jarvis
Ambassador

Hi, I’m Marcos and I’m so pleased to be supporting Wolo.

We came across Justin and Fler and their incredible work completely by chance and it couldn’t have happened at a better time. In October 2019 my life was turned upside-down when I was diagnosed with stage 4 liver cancer. I am so lucky to have such a supportive wife, Hannah and son Archie (5) and a really supportive family, but finding Wolo gave us an instant support network of others who knew exactly what we were going through. From the first time I met Justin, I knew we were like-minded people and their whole ethos really resonated with me. From the Wednesday runs with Justin, dropping over gifts for my son, or surprise food parcels – all these things made us feel like we aren’t alone in this. Their support and encouragement has meant so much to me and I am so honoured to be able to spread the word about Wolo to give something back to a charity who has given so much to me and my family.

My cancer journey is ongoing, but I know that I am strong and have the best support network behind me to get through whatever challenges I face.

Sue Pellatt
Ambassador

Hi, I’m Sue, I am so grateful to have the opportunity to join Wolo team. I have known Fler and Justin for a long time, and Wolo has become close to my heart. I have two daughters; one is in University and one is in sixth form, a wonderful husband and two dogs, Alfie and Ivy. They have all helped me through my journey and inspired me to help others. I have always been involved with the community from working at a local bank and nursery. Through this, I have been lucky enough to support people in many ways. The Wolo team are excellent at their work, and their guidance and knowledge have assisted my journey. Wolo made me realise that we genuinely do Only Live Once, and life is too short not to live each day as it comes. I hope to pass some support on to others by being an ambassador.

Darren Evans
Ambassador

Hi, I’m Darren and I support Wolo Foundation.

At first I didn’t get what Wolo was all about. Then it hit me. Like a bolt of lightning I realised what it was, and what Justin and Fler do. That was it. I was hooked.

I had planned to retire from a career of 36 years in retail and wanted to leave with a bang. I decided to run and cycle between all the stores I had worked in as a store Manager. That’s when AsdaLaVistaBaby was born. I completed an 85 mile bike ride and a 21 mile run and raised some money for Wolo.

Since that time, and understanding more of what they do, I tell everyone about them. It’s also an added bonus that we have become good friends during this time.

I love what they do, who they are and what they stand for.

I will always raise awareness of Wolo no matter what happens, because above all else I believe in the gift of helping others and that we all need to make every second count.

At the end of the day........We Only Live Once.

Jane Evans
Ambassador

Hi, I’m Jane, wife to Darren and proud mummy to our son Alfie.

I grew up in Seaford and love where we live. I enjoy exercising and keeping my mind and body fit and healthy. As a family we love the great outdoors and enjoy camping in our VW Camper, enjoying the simpler things in life.

I have known Fler for many years and am a huge supporter of the community that her and Justin have created with WOLO.

I was an HR Manager for years and have a real passion for helping people. I suffered with my mental well-being following the birth of Alfie and it was this journey that led me to re-train as a Solution Focused Hypnotherapist. I help people make positive and significant changes in their life using practical, modern and well researched techniques, learning to think about their life in a positive way enabling them to cope better and regain control.

I genuinely love what I do. I am so incredibly grateful that I am able to help people move forward in their life and become better versions of themselves, it makes my heart sing.

I have the absolute pleasure of working with WOLO and being a part of peoples journey of helping them through either active treatment, helping them to cope with changes in their life, helping a partner or family member cope on a daily basis as they support a partner or navigate their own emotions or helping someone with loss and the journey that takes them on.

I will always wholeheartedly support and raise awareness of WOLO, after all, we only live once.