Sarah Eley

FOUNDER & COORDINATOR

• Where are you from?

Derby.
 

• Why did you choose to volunteer at Borderline Arts?

I thought I ought to since I set it up. No, on a serious note, I'd experienced so much stigma for having BPD and I wanted to try to make a positive change to help people understand and feel more understood.

• What is your role in Borderline Arts?

Founder and coordinator.

• What is your occupation outside Borderline Arts?

Currently I'm not working, but past work includes (amongst other things) buying a didgeridoo from Australia for the Mayor of Durban, running art activities for kids in India, data analysis for the NHS, and admin work.

• How long have you volunteered with Borderline Arts?

Since the beginning (2013)!
 

• What is your favourite colour?

Ohhhh, there's too many colours to choose from! I like bright colours!
 

• What’s one of your favourite places in the world?

I have to say, I did love India... but I love any warm holiday destination! And my bed!

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• What is one of your favourite quotes?

"It is our choices, Harry, that show us who we truly are, far more than our abilities." (Albus Dumbledore)

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• Do you have any phobias?

Heights.

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• Marmite: love it or hate it?

Hate it.
 

• An interesting (or weird) fact about you?

I collect Lego, and use the figures in my photography! I also have a lopsided ribcage, and my cat sits on my shoulder when I clean my teeth.

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• Do you have any pets?

Yes, I have two cats.

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• Introvert or Extrovert?

Introvert.