Remembering Valerie “Ann” Luciani
A cherished supporter
Valerie “Ann” Luciani
Thank you for visiting this page dedicated to the memory of Ann, who sadly passed away on 11th May 2026. Ann was a passionate supporter of Hope for Children (now Chance for Childhood) and we are so grateful for all the support she and her family have continued to provide over the years.
If you wish to make a donation in her memory, no matter how big or small, it will make a huge difference to children living in vulnerable situations.
Your gift will help to provide education, health and opportunity to thousands of children across Africa.
Donors
Anna Acquah: “We have so many wonderful memories of you Ann, which we will always treasure. Love from the Acquah family xxx”
James Gregory: “In loving memory of Ann, from the Gregory family”
James Brown: ”Rest well Ann.The fondest memories we hold. Love from Pat, James & Francis XX”
Gesi Masironi: “My dearest Ann, Thank you for the love, the laughs, and the beautiful legacy you left behind. Always in my thoughts, forever in my heart. With love Gesi”
Laura Bailey: “In memory of a very dear friend, remembering such happy times with your friend Joyce. All our love, Michael, Laura, Jim and Grace xxxx”
Dario Luciani: “Dear Ann, you will be deeply missed. We will remember you fondly. Rest in peace. Dario, Chiara, Martina, Pietro”
Kathleen Slattery: ”We have a wonderful memory of Ann – what a beautiful lady! She had a ready smile and a gorgeous way with her! Rest in peace Ann! Love from the Slatterys xxxx”
Helen Pieri: “Our deepest sympathy to Nadia, Roberto, Ian and all the family. Hearing of your mum’s passing has brought back so many memories of growing up , playing at your house and having fun baking in your kitchen. Ann will always be remembered by her kind, happy , welcoming and warm heart. Cherish all the lovely memories. Helen Pieri and family xxx ”
Declan and Joanne Jordan: “In loving memory of Ann, So many wonderful memories shared with our families over the years 💕 A very special friend to our dear Mum Joyce. May Ann rest in peace. Our love and prayers Joanne and family xxxx”
Oliver Brierley
Suggested donations
£10
Could screen 100 children for disabilities and special educational needs so they can receive timely support and fulfil their potential.
£24
Could provide two girls living in Kyaka II refugee settlement in Uganda with menstrual hygiene supplies for a year.
£47
Could provide a family with support packages including food parcels for a month.
About Chance for Childhood
Chance for Childhood works across East and West Africa to ensure childhoods are filled with safety, belonging and play. In the past three years, we have supported over 186,000 children in vulnerable situations to access inclusive education and safer spaces.
Children like four-year-old Sanyu from the the Kyaka II refugee settlement in Uganda, who was born with physical disabilities. His mother thought he would never be able to go to school due to them, but with our support, she enrolled him in a local school and received special orthotic shoes for Sanyu to wear – and he now walks to school hand in hand with his friends each day.
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