According to family legend, my first word was "No". This will not come as a surprise to those who know me best. It does seem to be a trait in the family. My great-grandmother said no to orders, and treated injured soldiers; my dad's family said no to accepting Nazi occupation, and resisted; and my mum said no to poverty and deprivation, and spent her life trying to help others. Just like them, saying no is, for me, not enough without taking action and trying to make a difference, which is why I stand here now. 