The Katie Piper Foundation was set up to make a difference to burns survivors.
Katie feels that she’s been extremely fortunate with the life-changing treatment and support she received after her attack. So much so that she set up this foundation to improve rehabilitation facilities for burns survivors while providing a network of support and information on burns, scars and treatment, both medical and non-medical.
The charity currently has three trustees: Mr Mohammed Ali Jawad, the reconstruction surgeon who performed pioneering surgery to rebuild Katie’s face and her medical adviser who identified Lamalou as key to Katie’s recovery; Ros Ponder, media adviser and television producer; and Martin Dix – commercial advisor with years of experience in accelerated growth or rapid roll-out enterprise.
Vision
The foundation’s vision is to create a n advanced burn and scar management and rehabilitation clinic in the UK accessible to anybody who would benefit from specialised treatments. This will include daily pressure therapy using controlled, standardised and customised care with the help of LPG Endermologie machines, manual massage, physiotherapy, hydrotherapy and silicone treatment.
The clinic will also be a place where people can learn to overcome the psychological barriers of living with disfigurement and concentrate on rebuilding their lives.
The foundation also aims to offer non-medical advice to empower people and build up their confidence by showing them how to look and feel their best again. This would include professional lessons on camouflage makeup and hair styling as well as a mentorship program that brings burns survivors together to support each other.
How can I help?
There are so many ways to support us including donations, sponsorship, volunteering and fundraising.
Donations of any amount are greatly appreciated and will contribute towards achieving our vision. If you are able to donate, please do so here.
If you are a company and would like to sponsor the Katie Piper Foundation, we’d love to hear from you. Please email us at info@katiepiperfoundation.org.uk and we’ll be in touch soon.
If you are not in a position to donate, why not set up a fundraising event or activity? Have a look at our What’s happening section for inspiration.
We’re always looking for volunteers and mentors. If you feel you can offer something to the foundation please email us at info@katiepiperfoundation.org.uk. It’d be great to hear from you.
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Contact us
Katie Piper Foundation, Building 3, Chiswick Park, 566 Chiswick High Road, Chiswick, London W4 5YA, United Kingdom.
Email: info@katiepiperfoundation.org.uk.
KATIE PIPER FOUNDATION, Registered Charity Number 1133313.