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Aug 2021
Harrogate Thalidomide campaigner takes on key charity role
A well known Thalidomide campaigner has taken a key position with a Harrogate disability charity.
Guy Tweedy from Harrogate, who worked tirelessly for more than two decades championing the cause people affected by Thalidomide, has become a Trustee of Disability Action Yorkshire.
Mr Tweedy helped secure tens-of-millions-of-pounds in additional government support for survivors of the morning sickness drug.
Founded 84 years ago, Disability Action Yorkshire has its headquarters and training centre on Hornbeam Park, a residential care home on Claro Road, and a holiday lodge in Lincolnshire.
The charity's vision is to empower disabled people to live the lifestyle of their choice, through its training, preparation and other living skills. It celebrates and promotes diversity at every level of its organisation.
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Mr Tweedy, who was born with shortened arms and fingers fused together, said:
Neil Revely, Disability Action Yorkshire Chair, said.
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