We always welcome new members whether you are a mother or father of a child with restricted growth, a professional working with someone who has restricted growth, or you are a person of restricted growth yourself. Visit the 'About the RGA' Section for more information about how we can support you.

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Meet the Committee

Michael Wright Michael Wright
President
Lisa

Lisa Osmond,
Chairperson

My name is Lisa and I am married to Clive (average height). I have two children Jo and Edd who along with myself have restricted growth. I have been serving on the Committee for 4yrs now and this is my second year as Chairperson. Please feel free to contact me.

Michael

Michael Manners
Vice Chair

Lauren

Lauren Barrand,
18+ Co-ordinator

Steph

Steph Birch
Co-ordinator of Regions

Hi, I am married to Stephen. Both myself and our Son, Sam, have Achondroplasia. I support regional co-ordinators and members in setting up and publicising social events. If you want to get involved please drop me a line.

Stephen

Stephen Birch
Fundraising

Hi, I am married to Steph and we have a son called Sam. I am average height and Steph and Sam both have Achondroplasia. If you want any support with your RGA fundraising event, please contact me.

Miranda

Miranda Button
Children

Hi, I'm Miranda and I’m 21 years old. I have achondroplasia. I'm responsible for children’s issues within the RGA and events for children. Please feel free to contact me with any ideas to promote children’s activities in the RGA.

Treasurer

Sharon Cassidy
Treasurer

Hi, I'm Sharon. I live in the West Midlands with my husband and two sons. Myself, my husband and children are of average height. I have a sister with restricted growth. My role as Treasurer involves the various accounting and financial matters of the RGA.

Steve

Steve Hicks
Media

Hi, I’m Steve. I’m married to Alex and we have two children, Isabel and Nathan. I’m responsible for media relations and publicity. Please do contact me if you have any good ideas about how to promote the work of the RGA.

Sandra Sandra Kortz
Mature Members
Chris & Lorraine

Lorraine and Chris Woodward
Parent Members

We are Lorraine and Chris Woodward, we have been married for 19 years, and have two average height daughters, 17 & 15, and a son, 7, who has Pseudoachondroplasia.
We are here to offer support to parents, when they find out their child, has Restricted Growth.

 

 

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