Diane Wynne-Fitzgerald, President, ASNet London
Diane was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis in 2000. Overnight the disease changed her […]
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Diane was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis in 2000. Overnight the disease changed her life dramatically, going from being extremely active running her own business to giving up work and being confined to the house. She wanted to educate herself about the disease and find the best way to manage her condition by meeting others in a self-help group. She spent a couple of years trying to find the type of help she needed and discovered there was nothing suitable in her local area. She discussed her dilemma with her Consultant Rheumatologist, Dr. Guy Dabrera, and they set up a group at King George Hospital in May 2002.
Diane lived on the International circuit from 1968 to 1985 with her first husband and has been married to her second husband since 1991. She has three children, two stepsons, seven grandchildren and one great grandson. She loves art, photography, music and gardening.
Graham O’Geran, chairman for ASNet London
Businessman with many international connections. Has always worked in the community and help […]
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Businessman with many international connections.
Has always worked in the community and help various charities. His mother has osteoporosis which is a type of arthritis therefore he was keen to help and become our chairman.
Lives in Essex with his wife Lisa and two daughters.
Rani Bhamrah, trustee for ASNet London
My name is Rani Bhamrah and I was diagnosed with Chronic Systemic Corrosive […]
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My name is Rani Bhamrah and I was diagnosed with Chronic Systemic Corrosive Rheumatoid Arthritis in 1985 at the age of 18 years old when I was just getting ready to go to University to start the Degree course of my dreams…….
If only ASNet had been available to me then I know I would have made important life-changing decisions at the right time……..
Being a part of the group and a trustee has enabled me to see things in a more positive light.
Dee Datta, trustee for ASNet London
I joined Arthritis Self Help Network due to the excellent work done by […]
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I joined Arthritis Self Help Network due to the excellent work done by Diane Wynne Fitzgerald and the late Joan Woolston.
For me it is about empowering individuals every step of the way, from diagnosis to living with Arthritis.
This is invaluable as “There are no strangers only friends we have not met before”
Dee Singh Datta
Ghandi Sooriyakumar, trustee for ASNet London
Ghandi was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis 30 years ago, leading to her suffering […]
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Ghandi was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis 30 years ago, leading to her suffering from a frozen elbow. She has worked as an accountant in the London area for various charities, in the services sector and at Somerset House.
Like many of the group, she has been receiving treatment at King George Hospital in Goodmayes, Essex. She has three children, two grandchildren and lives in Newbury Park.
Sharon Clarke, trustee for ASNet London
A Solicitor practising criminal law. She has suffered with rheumatoid arthritis for years […]
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A Solicitor practising criminal law. She has suffered with rheumatoid arthritis for years and has a keen interest in people’s disabilities. She has been a member of the charity since it’s inception.
Sharon lives in Redbridge
Doctor Guy Dabrera, medical advisor for ASNet London
Dr. Guy Dabrera FRCP, FRCPE, MRCP, MBBS (Hons), Dip in Geriatric Medicine (London) […]
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Dr. Guy Dabrera FRCP, FRCPE, MRCP, MBBS (Hons), Dip in Geriatric Medicine (London)
Co-founder and Medical Adviser to the charity.
He retired as Consultant rheumatologist at King George Hospital in 2014 and now works part
time at Spire Roding hospital.
He lives in Chigwell with his wife who is a GP, and has one son.
David Wynne-Fitzgerald, Pro bono lawyer for ASNet London
Pro Bono Legal Advisor for the charity Studied for degree in Psychology and […]
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Pro Bono Legal Advisor for the charity Studied for degree in Psychology and Sociology at Open University and Law Degree at Westminster University Now recently retired from practice so will be able to spend more time with charity.
Fran Hannan, trustee for ASNet London
Fran Hannan became involved with the charity as she suffers with Rheumatoid Arthritis. […]
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Fran Hannan became involved with the charity as she suffers with Rheumatoid Arthritis.
She works in Human Resources at London School of Economics
Fran lives in Seven Kings with her partner.