The Guardian angel is hanging up her wings – here she revisits three community heroes to see how their lives have been changed by the column

When Philip Jackson moved back to the UK from Australia, he felt compelled to support fellow lonely souls in his town. Now, for a momentous event, it’s his turn to be treated

Janet Williams fights tirelessly to raise awareness of the risks of certain drugs to pregnant women. Now it is her turn to be treated

After being diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, Katja Pavlovna co-founded the Sorry My Mental Illness Isn’t Sexy Enough For You website to help others

Nick Hodgkinson gave up his job when his health worsened, and began campaigning to halt climate change. Now it is his turn to be treated

With the cost-of-living crisis hitting the price of schoolwear, Jo Land decided to take matters into her own hands

After bottling up his own anxieties for a decade, Scott Oughton-Johnson created a group for other men who’ve felt the same. Now it’s his turn to be treated

Chris Hammans started coaching the side after his son Lewis took up the sport. Now, after Lewis’s death, Chris is determined to continue

At 75, Dorothy Bowker felt compelled to set up a low-cost supermarket for her community. Now it is her turn to be treated

Becoming a mother inspired Claire Moruzzi to launch a resource for other people coming to terms with being severed from their roots

Carol-Anne O’Callaghan has fought hard to protect ancient oaks near her home, which she says are home to rare bats. Now it’s her turn for a treat

Besides working at her local food bank, Jacqui ‘the dinner lady’ Haynes feeds the people in her neighbourhood. Now it’s her turn to be treated

Mark Morrell is on a mission to save lives by tackling Britain’s pothole problem. Now it’s his turn for a treat

Niyah Campbell started a walking football team to get older players back on the ball. Seven years on, it’s still the social highlight of their week

Kath Sansom’s surgery changed her life forever – and motived her to lobby for its halt

Leila Taheri makes sure a London nature reserve is habitable for wildlife and safe for visitors. Now it’s her turn to be looked after

Paul Goddard wanted to help ‘pretty average’ men realise they can be sexy, so put together a ‘dad bod’ calendar. Now it’s his turn for a treat