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Joan was an active outdoor youth worker until a contaminated blood transfusion derailed her health and forced her to rebuild her life.
This story
In 1991, Joan contracted hepatitis C from a blood transfusion during surgery, leaving her with chronic fatigue and forcing her to step back from leading mountain expeditions. In 2003, she endured an aggressive year-long drug trial that caused lasting physical harm and post-traumatic stress. She later became a core participant in the Infected Blood Inquiry to push for truth and accountability.
Where you could take it
Sit down with Joan to talk through her years campaigning for contaminated blood victims and what taking part in the public inquiry meant to her.
Where it happens
UK
The charity
- Charity: The Hepatitis C Trust
- Registration number: 1104279
- Based in: London, England