Gareth Lewis - contact Gareth

Gareth is one of the founding members of Taintedblood. He was infected with HIV and Hepatitis C through his haemophlia treatment in the early 1980s. He has occupied the position of Chairman of the committee since the group's inception, and continues to fulfil the role to this day. Gareth brings to Taintedblood his long and accomplished experience in campaigning for people affected with contaminated blood, particularly as co-founder also of The Birchgrove Group in the 1980s. He is also a trustee of The Haemophilia Society.

Sue Threakall - contact Sue

Sue has been with Taintedblood since 2006. She lost her husband, Bob, in 1991 due to HIV/AIDS from contaminated haemophilia treatment. Sue became Secretary to the group in February 2008, is responsible for working with the evidence the group accumulates through Freedom of Information and other various sources, and processing entries for the Taintedblood timeline and for other documents of evidence; she was also the brains behind the memories page. She brings with her many years of experience campaigning for those affected by contaminated blood, especially those widowed through the disaster.

Mark Ward - contact Mark

Mark has been with Taintedblood since late 2006. Another recipient of HIV and Hepatitis C through contaminated haemophilia treatment, Mark's role within the committee is focused upon support to those affected and media relations. He is also heavily involved in forging links with other organisations and is a key player in forming the group's future strategies. Mark's experience working with specific sectors of the contaminated blood community makes him an asset to the group. Mark also writes a regular article on behalf of Taintedblood for Positive Nation magazine.

Haydn Lewis - contact Haydn

Haydn has been working with Taintedblood since its very early days in 2006. He was infected with HIV in the 1980s and Hepatitis C in 1990 through haemophilia treatment. He is jointly responsible for the inception and much of the content of the Taintedblood Timeline, and has been instrumental in processing data accumulated from Freedom of Information and other sources and turning it into useable evidence towards proving our cause. He also brings with him many years' experience campaigning for the cause.

Charles Loder, R.I.P.

Charles was a valued and hard-working member of the TaintedBlood committee from 2007 until his death on 12th March, 2009. He was a haemophiliac and had been infected with HIV and Hepatitis C through contaminated blood products. He took on the role of treasurer and then dedicated himself to becoming fully versed with the history of our campaign. He diligently read through many of the documents we accessed, determined to completely understand and interpret everything in them. He often came up with incisive comments and a whole new slant on things. He never hid the fact that he was very angry about what had happened to himself and others, and was willing to do whatever it took in order to achieve truth and justice. Although the Archer Inquiry report was published before Charles died, sadly he passed away before he was able to see all that he had fought for come to fruition. Hopefully he realised that we will never give up until our aims are achieved. Charles had a great sense of humour and until his recent ill-health our phones were often buzzing with his latest joke. The phones and the campaign will be quieter and sadder with his passing.

Rest in Peace, Charles.

Gary Kelly, R.I.P.

Gary was an active member of the TaintedBlood committee until his unexpected death in December, 2008.

After receiving HIV-infected blood in 1986, during his treatment for AML Leukaemia, Gary began campaigning for justice and continued to do so right up until his death. His heart was weakened by anti-viral drugs, yet despite suffering two heart attacks he still worked tirelessly for all those infected and affected by HIV as a result of receiving contaminated NHS blood. He was a particular ambassador for those who, like himself, who were not haemophiliacs. He gave evidence at the Archer Inquiry and was passionate about the Scottish Inquiry.

As well as being a strong supporter of TaintedBlood, and an active committee member, Gary was also Chair of the HIV Blood Transfusion Group and a member of the Eileen Trust. He once said:

"We have been given a life sentence without parole, while those who are responsible have continued their high flying careers".

Rest in Peace, Gary.

Darren Flack - contact Darren

Darren is new to the scene. Diagnosed with mild Von Willebrands in 1982 at the age of 13 he had never required treatment. He was given imported Factor 8 and sent on his way. Only receiving treatment in emergency cases, Darren led a normal life until in late 2005 he was diagnosed with Hepatitis C and Cirrhosis of the liver, the treatment he received in 1982 being the cause of the infection.
Darren has never been involved with the Haemophilia community as he was never put in touch with the groups involved. Now he wants to help to put right the wrongs of the past, and has joined Taintedblood as its newest committee member. Darren's position as someone infected with Hepatitis C without HIV gives him a unique perspective on the committee.

Bruce Norval - contact Bruce

Biography pending

Mike Dorricott - contact Mike

Mike is TaintedBlood's Press Officer. He can be contacted here and he will put you in touch with the people best suited for interviews, etc.

Mike is relatively new to the campaigning scene. He was a mild haemophiliac, first infected with Hepatitis C in 1982, when he was 15 years old . He found out about his Hepatitis C infection almost by accident 1996 , having dropped out of the care of the Haemophilia Centres as he moved around the country with his job.

Mike’s subsequent liver damage resulted in the need for his first transplant in October 2000. He had a second transplant in April 2008, following the development of cancer in his first one. He was retired on the grounds of ill health at the end of 2008.

Andrew March - contact Andrew

Andrew fits in campaigning work with his main role as a classical composer.  His strength is the law and working with others on TB’s documents and press releases.  He has also become experienced at doing press work.