Our Team

	Natalya Jagger - chief executive and co-founder In 2005 following the loss of my soulmate, Damian, I met my best friend, Andrew. For a year he supported me through some difficult times but, in June 2006 the tables turned when Andrew's daughter, Rose, was diagnosed with a Glioblastoma Multiforme IV. Rose underwent Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy but, sadly, just 5 months after surgery and following a short stay in hospital Rose passed away on Saturday 11th November, 2006. At the start of 2007, along with Andrew, I began fundraising for Clatterbridge Cancer Research and Clatterbridge Centre for Oncology in memory of, Rose. Since Rose's diagnosis I have also been collecting allsorts of information on high grade brain tumours and in mid 2008 I began placing that information on a new website. In March 2009 I launched BT Buddies, a website offering information, inspiration and hope to anyone affected by a high grade Brain Tumour. The site has gone from strength to strength and currently receives around 3,500 visitors every month. On the 10th May 2010, we were thrilled when BT Buddies became a registered charity - Registered Charity No. 1135842. You can read more about me here and if you have any questions please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and I will get back to you as soon as I can. Your BT Buddy, Natalya
	Andrew McGill - HEAD OF FUNDRAISING AND IT, AND CO-FOUNDER Hi! OK, as my username here suggests my name is Andrew and I am the proud father of Rose. Natalya began collating BT information whilst Rose was receiving treatment for her Glioblastoma multiforme and rather than just leave the information in the binders she filled her research continued and BT Buddies is the result! For my sins (and there are many) I am now the webmaster for BT Buddies, Paediatric BT Buddies and Rosebuddies and, in my day job I am a software release manager for a major Insurance Company. If I have any spare time left then I can be found out and about with my camera snapping just about everything I see! I will most likely be online here at least once a day so post away in the forums or pm me if you have any questions and I will get back to you as soon as I can. Your BT Buddy - Andrew
	Sarah Mawdsley - Trustee and Treasurer
	DAVID GRANT - TRUSTEE David is a 5 year Glioblastoma Multiforme survivor and brings a valuable patients perspective to our team.
	Jackie Brister - TRUSTEE Jackie joined the BT Buddies team in 2010 whilst her husband, Steve, was battling advanced metastasised prostate cancer. Sadly, Steve passed away on the 27th September 2010, but, not before he raised an amazing £3,000 for BT Buddies and helped secure the support of Watford F.C. for our 'Golden Miles' project. Since his passing, Jackie has become a valuable part of the BT Buddies team by helping develop our new range of merchandise and continues to fundraise for BT Buddies in Steve's memory. Jackie also helps co-ordinate the new BT Buddies Golden Miles project. The board voted unanimously to make Jackie a BT Buddies Trustee at the November 2010 Trustee's meeting. Welcome to the team Jackie!
	Mark faccenda - VOLUNTEER dEVELOPMENT CO-ORDINATOR Following the sad loss of his husband, Stephen, on the 15th June 2011 Mark joined the BT Buddies team as a volunteer to help others who find themselves battling a brain tumour and their carers / loved ones. With many years experience within private and public sector and, in recent years within the charitable sector, coupled with personal drive and ambition, Mark is a huge asset to the BT Buddies team. From August 2011 Mark will be co-ordinating all BT Buddies groups and events in the North of England. This will free up a lot of time for Natalya to concentrate on building our information and support services elsewhere in the UK. As part of our team, Mark, will continue to make sure BT Buddies delivers the best possible service and support to all those affected by a high grade brain tumour in the North.
	Nick Ingram and Tash Wilson - Managers of the BT Buddies eBay shop Nick and Tash joined the BT Buddies team in October 2010 following the loss of Nick's step-dad, Steve. They now run the BT Buddies eBay shop.
(From L to R - Lauren, Daniel, Lucy and Jackie Brister)	Lucy Brister - Administrator Lucy joined our team in September 2010 whilst her Dad, Steve, was battling advanced metastasised prostate cancer. Steve was adamant that I (Natalya) should get an assistant to ease my workload, and that was when Lucy volunteered to help! Thanks Lucy!