Martin Hardy-Shepherd had been a foundation trust member at Royal Papworth for many years, and in 2024, he decided it was time to run for election as a Governor.
A Royal Papworth patient since 1990, he lived with a rare heart and lung condition.
Originally trained as an electrician, he transitioned into electronics when his health declined.
Additionally, he pursued studies in art history, with a strong passion for history in general. Martin had been married to his wife, Gill, for 42 years, and together they had two children and four grandchildren.
