Jason Evans

Director & Founder

Jason's Father, Jonathan, died in October 1993 after being infected with both Hepatitis C and HIV from contaminated Factor VIII products. Jason's uncle was also infected and died. He is the founder of Factor 8 and our lead campaigner. Find out more about Jason Evans.

The Team

Lauren Palmer

Both of Lauren's parents died in one week when she was nine years old. Lauren’s father, Stephen, was infected with Hepatitis C and HIV from Factor VIII. Stephen unwittingly infected Lauren's Mother, Barbara. They both died AIDS in 1993.
Tony Farrugia

Tony's Father, Barry, died in 1986 after being infected with Hepatitis and HIV from contaminated Factor VIII products. As a result, both Tony and his brother were placed into care. Tony has also lost two uncles as a result of infected Factor products.
Denise Turton

Denise's son, Lee, died at just 10 years old after being infected Hepatitis C and HIV through Factor VIII products.
Colin Turton

Colin's son, Lee, died at just 10 years old after being infected Hepatitis C and HIV through Factor VIII products.
Suresh Vaghela

Suresh was infected with HIV & Hepatitis C through Factor VIII products. His brother, Praful, was also infected and died from AIDS in 1995. Having lost many friends, Suresh has attended around 90 funerals of infected haemophiliacs.
Neil Weller

Neil was infected with Hepatitis C through Factor VIII products. He has attended the Oxford Haemophilia Centre since the 1970s and has lost a number of friends who were also infected.