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Mum’s friend, Jean Gorton, introduced Mum to something that may have saved her life, and certainly restored her sanity. An organisation called “The League of Health.” It was a kind of mixture of relaxation exercises and stress-free philosophy. Some people would probably poke fun at it today for its simplicity and naivete. But its homespun honesty and genuineness matched Mum perfectly. The League of Health played a major role in Mum’s life for many years and in many ways revived her spirits and zest for living again.