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'''Simon Boas''' (born 1977) was a British aid worker and writer. He grew up in London and [[Winchester]]. At the age of 16 he delivered his first [[humanitarian aid]] convoy to [[Bosnia]], and went on to spend his career working for [[Non-governmental organization|development charities]] and the [[United Nations]] (UN). He worked in Africa for many years, and lived in Vietnam, Egypt, Turkey, Nepal, India, and the Palestinian Territories, including three years running a UN office in the [[Gaza Strip]]. He spent his last eight years living in [[Jersey]], running the island’s [[overseas aid]] agency.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Simon Boas |url=https://swiftpress.com/book-author/simon-boas/ |access-date=2024-10-10 |website=Swift Press}}</ref> |
'''Simon Boas''' (born 1977) was a British aid worker and writer. He grew up in London and [[Winchester]]. At the age of 16 he delivered his first [[humanitarian aid]] convoy to [[Bosnia]], and went on to spend his career working for [[Non-governmental organization|development charities]] and the [[United Nations]] (UN). He worked in Africa for many years, and lived in Vietnam, Egypt, Turkey, Nepal, India, and the Palestinian Territories, including three years running a UN office in the [[Gaza Strip]]. He spent his last eight years living in [[Jersey]], running the island’s [[overseas aid]] agency.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Simon Boas |url=https://swiftpress.com/book-author/simon-boas/ |access-date=2024-10-10 |website=Swift Press}}</ref> |
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In 2023, Boas was diagnosed with terminal [[throat cancer]]. He wrote several articles about his diagnosis and approach to life. He said: "What I'm trying to convey is how enjoying life to the full kind of prepares you for this." |
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In May 2024 he was awarded the [[Bailiff of Jersey]]'s silver seal.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Heath |first=Richard |date=2024-05-17 |title=Prestigious award for ‘inspirational’ Islander who shared cancer story |url=https://jerseyeveningpost.com/news/2024/05/17/prestigious-award-for-inspirational-islander-who-shared-cancer-story/ |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=Jersey Evening Post |language=en-GB}}</ref> |
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== Death == |
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| ⚫ | Boas died on 15 July 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-16 |title=Simon Boas, whose words on love and life touched millions, passes away |url=https://jerseyeveningpost.com/news/2024/07/16/simon-boas-whose-words-on-love-and-life-touched-millions-passes-away/ |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=[[Jersey Evening Post]]}}</ref> His book, ''A Beginner's Guide to Dying,'' was published posthumously in September 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Simon Boas, aid worker: I'm as happy as I've been in my life |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clmykzrdnljo |access-date=2024-09-07 |website=[[BBC News]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-16 |title=Aid worker Simon Boas dies of cancer just hours before he was due to meet the King |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/simon-boas-jersey-overseas-aid-cancer-king-charles-b2580449.html |access-date=2024-09-07 |website=[[The Independent]] |archive-date=2024-07-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240720161804/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/simon-boas-jersey-overseas-aid-cancer-king-charles-b2580449.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-17 |title=Simon Boas Passes Away at 47 |url=https://dplink.dulwichpreplondon.org/news/obituaries/112/112-Simon-Boas-Passes-Away-at-#:~:text=Simon%20was%20born%20in%20London,Winchester%20College%20as%20a%20scholar. |access-date=2024-09-07 |website=DPLink |language=en |archive-date=2024-09-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240907202116/https://dplink.dulwichpreplondon.org/news/obituaries/112/112-Simon-Boas-Passes-Away-at-#:~:text=Simon%20was%20born%20in%20London,Winchester%20College%20as%20a%20scholar. |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Simon Boas: 'Inspirational' Jersey aid worker dies aged 47 |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4ng9l07vy9o |access-date=2024-09-07 |website=[[BBC News]] |archive-date=2024-08-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240813211212/https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4ng9l07vy9o |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Revision as of 15:14, 14 October 2024
Simon Boas | |
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| Born | 6 July 1977 |
| Died | 15 July 2024 (aged 47) |
| Education | |
| Occupation | Executive director |
| Organization | Jersey Overseas Aid |
Simon Boas (born 1977) was a British aid worker and writer. He grew up in London and Winchester. At the age of 16 he delivered his first humanitarian aid convoy to Bosnia, and went on to spend his career working for development charities and the United Nations (UN). He worked in Africa for many years, and lived in Vietnam, Egypt, Turkey, Nepal, India, and the Palestinian Territories, including three years running a UN office in the Gaza Strip. He spent his last eight years living in Jersey, running the island’s overseas aid agency.[1]
In 2023, Boas was diagnosed with terminal throat cancer. He wrote several articles about his diagnosis and approach to life. He said: "What I'm trying to convey is how enjoying life to the full kind of prepares you for this."
In May 2024 he was awarded the Bailiff of Jersey's silver seal.[2]
Death
Boas died on 15 July 2024.[3] His book, A Beginner's Guide to Dying, was published posthumously in September 2024.[4][5][6][7]
References
- ^ "Simon Boas". Swift Press. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ Heath, Richard (17 May 2024). "Prestigious award for 'inspirational' Islander who shared cancer story". Jersey Evening Post. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
- ^ "Simon Boas, whose words on love and life touched millions, passes away". Jersey Evening Post. 16 July 2024. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
- ^ "Simon Boas, aid worker: I'm as happy as I've been in my life". BBC News. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
- ^ "Aid worker Simon Boas dies of cancer just hours before he was due to meet the King". The Independent. 16 July 2024. Archived from the original on 20 July 2024. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
- ^ "Simon Boas Passes Away at 47". DPLink. 17 July 2024. Archived from the original on 7 September 2024. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
- ^ "Simon Boas: 'Inspirational' Jersey aid worker dies aged 47". BBC News. Archived from the original on 13 August 2024. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
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