Frances Hughes has been involved with The Elizabeth Foundation for preschool deaf children for nearly 30 years, when her daughter moved to England to work for the charity. Their work supports deaf children to learn to listen and talk, involving the whole family in the service provision. Franny was full of fun and had a real love of life and people. She cherished her time with family and friends and her positivity, energy, and zest for life matches the ethos of the charity, making this a good way to honour her memory.