‘Grenfell changed my life’ - how one woman brought God’s presence into a place of tragedy
By 
Gail Millar2022-06-14T10:15:00
It’s five years since the fire at Grenfell Tower killed 72 people. In the aftermath of the tragedy, volunteering to support the emergency workers at the site had a profound effect upon Gail Millar, ultimately changing the course of her life
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