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Meet Our Team

HANNAH COLE

Co-Founder

HANNAH COLE

Hannah is Mum to Holly, Oscar, Barney and Leo. Hannah’s view of Thinking of Oscar is that it represents the chapters of Oscar’s life that he did not get the opportunity to live for himself. Her aspiration for Thinking of Oscar is that ultimately other children’s lives will have been saved as a result of the work of the charity.

DAVID COLE

Co-Founder

DAVID COLE

David is first and foremost Daddy to Holly, Oscar, Barney and Leo. David is a keen triathlete and cricketer and completed his first Iron Man triathlon in July 2019 in Zurich. He took up Triathlon in the wake of Oscar's death and continues to raise money for the charity through endurance challenges.

NICOLA TAME

Trustee

NICOLA TAME

Nicola is an Executive Partner at IBM, shaping, selling and delivering transformational Digital programmes. In her spare time she enjoys training and participating in triathlons, running and CrossFit.

JONATHAN O’NEILL

Trustee

JONATHAN O’NEILL

Jonathan is a fundraiser with 20 plus years industry experience focusing on: children, education, disability access and media charities. Jonathan is also a Certified Member of the Institute of Fundraising.

CORIN ALLEN

Media Lead

CORIN ALLEN

Corin heads up all media and PR enquiries for Thinking of Oscar.  Corin has over fifteen years experience in corporate and consumer communications for brands including Jaguar Land Rover, Honda, Burger King and eBay. In her spare time, Corin loves to play with her three young sons and walk the dog.

DR DAMIAN ROLAND

Clinical Advisor

DR DAMIAN ROLAND

Damian is a Consultant and Honorary Senior Lecturer in Paediatric Emergency Medicine at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust and a clinical advisor to Thinking of Oscar. Dr. Roland is an experienced Paediatric Emergency Medicine clinician who is passionate about the care of ill and injured children.

DR IAIN HENNESSEY

Clinical Advisor

DR IAIN HENNESSEY

Iain is a consultant paediatric surgeon and clinical director of innovation at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in Liverpool and also a clinical advisor to Thinking of Oscar.

DR JANET CRAZE

Clinical Advisor

DR JANET CRAZE

Janet is a Consultant General Paediatrician at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford. She was one of the team looking after Oscar during his illness, and has been involved in discussions about the work of Thinking of Oscar since its inception. She is now a clinical advisor to the charity.

DR TESSA DAVIS

Clinical Advisor

DR TESSA DAVIS

Tessa is a Paediatric Emergency Medicine Consultant at the Royal London Hospital. She has over 20 years experience in treating sick children in the UK and Australia.

Registered Charity Number 1160405

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