Champions of hope
Gene People (previously known as Genetic Disorders UK) hosted the Champions of Hope awards in 2017 and 2018. We hope to hold the awards again in the future. If your company would like to sponsor an award category please contact us.
2018
David Barlow Genetic Disorders UK
For commitment to the UK genetic disorders community
2017
Nicole Boice
Global Genes
For international commitment to the UK genetic disorders community
2017
Karen Butcher
Charcot Marie Tooth Disease UK
For lifetime dedication to the UK genetic disorders community
2017
Sarah Clark
Cleidocranial Family Support Group
For the courage to start a new organisation within the UK genetic disorders community
2017
Libby Clegguk
For achievement within the UK genetic disorders community
2018
Geoff Creamer
CGD Society
For commitment to the UK genetic disorders community
2017
Alan Finglas
MSD Action Foundation
For the courage to start a new organisation within the UK genetic disorders community
2018
Oliver Gardiner
XLH UK
For the courage to start a new organisation within the UK genetic disorders community
2018
Andrew Gibson Krabbe UK
For the courage to start a new organisation within the UK genetic disorders community
2017
Claire Hennessey
Max Appeal
For lifetime dedication to the UK genetic disorders community
2018
Carlos Heras-PalouTTR Amyloidosis Patient Association UK
For the courage to start a new organisation within the UK genetic disorders community
2017
Wendy Horrobin
Norrie Disease Association UK
For the courage to start a new organisation within the UK genetic disorders community.
Wendy has a son affected by Norrie disease and is in the process of establishing the Norrie Disease Foundation to promote vital new research and to offer support to families by strengthening the Norrie network – sharing resources, contacts and connecting families.
