Karen on Woman's Hour
An Urgent Appeal
Karen is seeking a business partner who possesses a robust track record, who would assist in transforming her support service into a "Social Enterprise" (CiC) - a non-profit organisation, and to work jointly on business projects, if you are interested, you can contact her for more information at Karen.Thomas1@tesco.net
Severe Acne
Kaz suffered from severe facial acne over a seven-year period from 1995, caused initially after taking contraception injections, and the second and last attack was triggered by the emotional recovery from the original bout of acne. Through this time, Karen had experienced discrimination.
Newsflash
Do you have a skin condition and would like to talk
about it on TV?
Are you suffering from a skin condition and you’re not sure what it is?
Is your condition affecting the way you look, and therefore your confidence
and emotional wellbeing? Do you want to know what’s wrong with you and get
treatment?
Maverick Television, makers of Embarrassing Bodies are producing a
brand-new health show for BBC One.
Please email us with a detailed description of your health problem, photos,
plus your contact details.
Email:
whatswrongwithme@mavericktv.co.uk
Phone Number: 0207 874 6660
Help and Services Offered
Are you being bullied or teased because of the way you look? Do you feel that you stand out from the crowd? Do you suffer from a skin condition on your face and/or extremities? Would you like someone to talk to? Kaz is offering free emotional support by e-mail. Also, if you are a parent or teacher who is worried about a child - you can contact her by email to Karen.Thomas1@tesco.net
Karen is available to do Public Speaking, writing, TV/Radio work and other opportunities. Additionally, she would like to offer her services to TV/radio shows where acne/beauty is discussed. You can contact her at the e-mail address above.
CV
May 1999 - May 2002
- Worked for 2 years as a Producer with Xcel-FM, now Fen/Star Radio in Cambridgeshire, that are filled with happy memories.
22nd August 2003
- Featured in ITV's documentary "The Unluckiest Faces in Britain" Transmitted August 2003
Summer 2003
- Had a facial by Suzanne on Channel 4's, "The Salon", the first series.
8th July 2003
- Karen featured in BBC Radio 4's "Learning Curve" where Bullied for Looking Different was discussed
19th November 2003
- Karen attended a Conference in London hosted by the Department for Education and Skills, where the "Anti-Bullying Charter" was launched by Ivan Lewis MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Skills and Vocational Education
November 2003 to June 2004
- Karen then attended the series of Regional Anti-Bullying Conferences with an exhibition stand
3rd December 2003
- Karen featured on BBC's Kilroy, where peoples' looks were discussed.
30th June 2005
- Karen appeared on ITV, Anglia News, with the "Taking Bullying Seriously" (special) Campaign
27th September 2005
- Karen featured on BBC Radio 4's "Woman's Hour" where Adult Acne was discussed.
2005 – 2006
Member of
- WEETU; Women's Employment Enterprise and Training Unit
- WNCVS; West Norfolk Council for Voluntary Services
- The West Norfolk Health Forum
- Chair of Downham Market Forum for Community Groups
2007
Member of
- WEETU; Women's Employment Enterprise and Training Unit
- WiRE – Women in Rural Enterprise
- Fundraising and Branch Development Committee of South Warwickshire Branch of Alzheimer’s Society
- Birmingham Social Media Café
- Coventry and Warwickshire Small Business Club – with C + W Chamber of Trade
27th January 2009
- Karen featured on BBC Radio 4's "Woman's Hour" where Adult Acne was discussed.
