Our Ambassadors

Simon Weston CBE survived severe burns to his face and body after his ship, the RFA Sir Galahad, was attacked during the Falklands War. Simon Weston has been The Scar Free Foundation’s Lead Ambassador since 1999.

Lottie Pollak has scarring from gunshot wounds to the face and from the removal of a tumour on her neck.

Karl Hinett, a solider in the Iraq War, survived 37% burns to his body whilst supporting an operation in Basra in 2005.

Aleema Ali survived burn injures to 55% of her body when she was 12 years old. She is now a TikTok famous influencer, inspiring people with her makeup looks and stylish fashion.

Raiché Mederick survived 70% burns caused by a house fire when she was just 18 months old.

Susan Greenwood is a survivor of the 7/7 London Terrorist Attacks. She lost her leg in the bombing, and now lives with scars and advocates for our research into scar free healing.

Dr Jaco Nel was hospitalised with sepsis in 2016 after a cut got infected. He now lives with scarring on his face and hands, and is a double amputee.

Leonora Ogerio survived the Manchester Arena Bombing in May 2017. She has scarring on her legs and spent five months recovering in hospital.

Dr Hemani Modasia-Shah is a doctor, a mother, a Trustee of The Scar Free Foundation, and a survivor. She survived burns on 30% of her body when she was just 18 months old.

Elizabeth Soffe survived severe burns across her whole body when she was six months old. She was awarded Child of Courage by the Pride of Britain Awards in 2022 after raising over £200,000 for the hospital that saved her life.

Hilary Dodson was born with a congenital haemangoima, undergoing major surgery at a young age that resulted in significant scarring.

Graham Elsmore survived 67% burns to his whole body when a DIY job went wrong.

Dan Jackson was diagnosed with a rare form of sinus cancer in 2012. As part of his treatment, he had to lose his right eye. He now lives with scarring on his face and inside his sinuses.

India Gale survived 40% burns to her body after her dress caught fire when she was just three years old. She has scarring on her thighs, stomach, arms, neck and face.

Justyn Hollet survived third degree burns over his neck and upper body when he pulled a pot of boiling water off the kitchen counter as a toddler.

Pam Warren survived the Paddington rail crash in October 1999. She became famous around the world as ‘The Lady in the Mask,’ after the Perspex mask she wore to minimise scarring.

Tatyana survived 60% burns to her body when she was just 8-years old. She is now a teacher and visible difference advocate.

Marijo Otxoa survived a facial tumour. She has had extensive facial reconstruction to repair her cheek and lip. Her story is also available in Spanish.

Harry Fitzpatrick was born with a bilateral cleft lip and palate. He has been a Scar Free Ambassador for over a decade, and is now a doctor working in London.

Delilah Care survived 50% third degree burns in 2011 – when she was just 17 months old. She and her mum, Sophie Dix, have been Ambassadors with The Scar Free Foundation since

Marian Adejokun was hospitalised in 2011, when a severe allergic reaction almost killed her. She was diagnosed with a rare and deadly disease – Stevens-Johnson Syndrome.

Martyn Compton survived burns to 75% of his body while serving in Afghanistan.

Emily McDermott was born with a unilateral cleft lip. Emily’s Mum, Rachel, is also an Ambassador and plays a crucial role in our Research Council.

Abi Hobbs was born with a cleft palate in 2010. Her mum, Anna, is a passionate advocate for scar free healing.

Lois Collier was attacked in November 2017. She sustained scarring on her face and hands, and suffered from PTSD.

Jo Johnston had a benign tumour removed from her jaw. The wound did not heal properly, leaving her with a keloid on her next and a sister scar on her hip.

Lucy Wilson was scalded by hot water the day before her first birthday. She lives with scars on 33% of her body, including on her legs and arms. Despite the physical impact of her scars, she is an avid traveller and photographer.

Irie Perera is the mother of a daughter who has scars.

Graeme was born with a cleft. He has struggled with speech issues from his scarring his entire life.

Gary Walker survived a car crash where he suffered burns to his entire body. He now works with prisoners and the fire service to raise awareness of the dangers of dangerous driving.

The CASEVAC Club is a community of combat wounded veterans. They are our research partners at the Centre for Conflict Wound Research.