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carole_inghamI was diagnosed with follicular thyroid cancer in 1993 and had a thyroidectomy and radioiodine ablation. A few years later I became a member of BTF and began attending the Manchester group before volunteering to set up a local group in Bolton. And I am proud to say our Bolton group just celebrated our 10th anniversary in December 2009.

After a few years I was asked to become a trustee of BTF in 2001 and now serve as Chair of the Trustees. I am also involved in the thyroid cancer group also serving as the Chair. I have represented the BTF at many varied events over the years including two cancer networks.

I am married to Ian who has supported me wonderfully during my involvement with the BTF.   Along with my involvement in BTF, I work full time as a residential support worker with adults with learning disabilities (for 25 years). In my free time I love listening to music, attending musical theatre and concerts, gardening, and weekly quiz night at the local pub. I am also a member of our local church flower festival committee that arranges an annual flower festival where the proceeds are donated to charity including BTF over the past years.

During the years I have volunteered at BTF, I have met a wide variety of people, made many friends, experienced opportunities I would otherwise have missed. I would encourage anyone who is interested in volunteering to come forward as it can be really worthwhile and an opportunity not to be missed.
 
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Clare wrote: ‘I would be very honoured to accept your invitation and would like to thank the Trustees for thinking of me. I am sure you are aware that my work is rather all-encompassing but I shall do what I can to help raise awareness of thyroid disorders and in doing so, to help those who are suffering.’

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