Rosemary Wallis

Rosemary Wallis

 ‘The Lady Who Knits for England’ Rosemary Wallis died of mesothelioma in April 2013, six months after diagnosis, aged 67. It is likely that she was exposed to asbestos during her time serving in the Royal Air Force. Her husband, Brian, is now a Mesothelioma UK...
Bernice Scullion

Bernice Scullion

Very sadly, Bernice passed away on 3rd June, 2020. She will be deeply missed by her husband Kevin and her family. May 2018 Bernice Scullion is 46 years old and lives in Shropshire with her husband and two children. Bernice was diagnosed with mesothelioma in April 2017...
Private George Wing awarded French Legion of Honour merit

Private George Wing awarded French Legion of Honour merit

In 2018 Brian Wallis, Mesothelioma UK Ambassador, was approached by friends of Private George Wing who advised him that George had never received the award of the Chevalier National de Legion d’Honneur from the French Government which the French President had...

John Myers

John Myers, 74, was diagnosed with mesothelioma in November 2018. He is currently not on any medication and awaiting to hear about treatment and trial options. John, a former RAF pilot, lives in Poole with his wife and dog. He first noticed that something might be...

Jerry Lakin

Jerry Lakin, whose wife died of mesothelioma earlier in December 2018, made a shocking discovery recently when he requested to see his armed forces record of service. Jerry served in the RAF between 1973 and 1996. In 1984, he was based at RAF North Luffenham where he,...
Colin Morris

Colin Morris

Two years on from diagnosis…and stable. Colin Morris, 73, was diagnosed with mesothelioma in July 2016. Colin was exposed to asbestos both during his time in the Royal Navy and at an electrical contractors. Following one round of chemotherapy, he is currently...
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