KazThomas.com

Anti-bullying /Anti-discrimination Campaigning and Support Service

Since January 2004

Skin conditions and emotion are linked:

Before: With the severe acne

After: Karen's face today

An Urgent Appeal

Karen is seeking a business partner who possesses a robust track record, who would assist in transforming her support service into a "Social Enterprise" (CiC) - a non-profit organisation, and to work jointly on business projects, if you are interested, you can contact her for more information.

Severe Acne

Kaz suffered from severe acne for a seven-year period from 1995, caused initially after taking contraception injections, and the second and last attack was triggered by the emotional recovery from the first bout of acne. Through this time, Karen had experienced discrimination.

Newsflash

Acne Survey

If you are between 18 and 25 years old and live in the UK, I would be grateful if you could share you experience of acne with me. I can be contacted at pskyj@bristol.ac.uk and on 07503227289 for more information. It would be great to hear from you.

Katrina Jones
Trainee Clinical Psychologist, Bristol University

Help and Services Offered

Are you being bullied or teased because of the way you look? Do you feel that you stand out from the crowd? Do you suffer from a skin condition on your face and/or extremities? Would you like someone to talk to? Kaz is offering free emotional support by e-mail. Also, if you are a parent or teacher who is worried about a child - you can contact her by email to karen@kazthomas.com.

Karen is available to do Public Speaking, writing, and other work opportunities. Additionally, she would like to offer her services to TV/radio shows where acne/beauty is discussed. You can contact her at the e-mail address above.

Chronology

May 1999 - May 2002: Kaz worked for two years as a Producer with Xcel-FM, now Fen Radio in Cambridgeshire, that are filled with happy memories.
22nd August 2002: Karen "Kaz" Thomas appeared in ITV's documentary "The Unluckiest Faces in Britain"
Summer 2003: then she had a facial by Suzanne on Channel 4's, "The Salon", the first series. Additionally,
8th July 2003: Karen featured in BBC Radio 4's "Learning Curve" where Bullied for Looking Different was discussed.
19th November 2003,: Karen attended a Conference in London hosted by the Department for Education and Skills, where the "Anti-Bullying Charter" was launched by Ivan Lewis MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Skills and Vocational Education.
November 2003 to June 2004: Karen then attended the series of Regional Anti-Bullying Conferences with an exhibition stand.
3rd December 2003,: Karen featured on BBC's Kilroy, where peoples' looks were discussed.
30th June 2005: Karen appeared on ITV, Anglia News, with the "Taking Bullying Seriously" (special) Campaign.
27th September 2005,: Karen featured on BBC Radio 4's "Woman's Hour" where Adult Acne was discussed.
2005 - 2006: WEETU; Women's Employment Enterprise and Training Unit,; WNCVS; West Norfolk Council for Voluntary Services,; The West Norfolk Health Forum,; Chair of Downham Market Forum for Community Groups.
December 2006: Moved to Kenilworth, Warwickshire, for a variety of personal reasons.