Susannah Lees
We only found the Trust after Susannah died, but she had been a participant in one of the important research projects which it funds. After experiencing seizures when she was 23, Susannah was diagnosed in 1994 with a low grade glioma. Although her condition impacted so many areas of her life, she made light of it, through to her sudden death in 2006.
Susannah had an open and joyous personality that embraced all people and all experiences. An independent spirit, Susannah searched for answers to questions large and small. A loving soul, she was passionate about those marginalized by society. She lived boldly and took on amazing challenges, even after her diagnosis. She studied in France; she travelled widely, including South America and the Galapagos islands; and she was always looking for the “next big thing”. Naturally artistic, and keen to forge her own path, she undertook many different ventures: hand painting glassware, trying to launch a newspaper, managing properties. She worked in cable TV in its early years, before leaving to study law: both of which played key roles in her decision to develop Media Mogul.
Her memory flourishes in all those who had the privilege to know and love her, and in her memory, we continue to market the game. All proceeds from sales via the SDBTT website will go to support this wonderful charity, and the vital work it makes possible.
Media Mogul
Susannah started work on Media Mogul in 2000 and launched it in 2005, at the Groucho Club in London.
Media Mogul is a fun and original board game for all the family from age 12 upwards, although younger children have enjoyed playing it too. It is for 2 – 6 players, and all players are involved in each move, as the object is to buy sets of media titles in TV, magazines, and radio channels, all familiar names. The currency is in “Mundos” and each player is given a stash of Mundos at the start of play.
The game has been marketed by Hamley’s, and received favourable reviews at its launch, from The Independent, the Telegraph and other journals. It is a lively game, and play usually takes about one hour until a winner emerges!
The cost is £24.95, which includes post and packing. Please phone SDBTT on 0845 130 9733 or email maria@sdbtt.co.uk to order. You can also find out more by visiting the website www.mediamogul.biz but please order through SDBTT. Thank you.
