Our team
West Pennine Myeloma Support Group is run by a team of volunteers. Our committee members are detailed below.
Christine Hacking
Chair
Christine lives with her husband Chris in Littleborough. They moved to a bungalow in 2019 after 48 years of living in Royton - a huge change! Christine is a carer for Chris who was diagnosed with myeloma in 2017. Originally he was diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome then after an MRI scan he was admitted to Salford Royal Hospital and had two serious operations. Apparently he could have been paralyed at any time and we had no idea! After chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant in January 2018 Chris is now in remission.
Christine has three daughters and seven grandchildren whose ages range from 5 years to 18 years and are a source of love and delight.
Over the past few years their lives have changed dramatically so it is difficult to fit in any hobbies as such but Christine loves listening to Classic FM and just loves watching 'Vera' on TV. She loves being with the family, playing with the grandchildren gardening and flower arranging. She enjoys meeting up with friends for coffee and cake. She has also managed to keep up with her charity volunteer work with the Red Cross where she has been helping out at their Royton shop for over 16 years.
Before retiring Christine was the administrator for a bereavement support counselling service. Her Christian faith defines her as a person and goes hand in hand in her life guiding, encouraging and supporting her life.
The Support Group has a special place in her life. Chris and she discovered it over four years ago and is place to meet up with like-minded people where we don't have to explain or clarify 'Myeloma'. She says 'I realise the importance of the group and will do my utmost to carry out this important work'.
Christine Mcleod
Treasurer
Christine was diagnosed with Myeloma in October 2017 but only after routine cholesterol and sugar blood tests showed certain red flags to a locum doctor. Chemotherapy etc. swiftly followed and she had a stem cell transplant in February 2018. She is currently in remission.
Christine was born in Dorset, grew up in Hampshire but spent much of her adult life in Bath where she met her husband Richard.
They have two daughters and five grandchildren whom they adore. They moved to Springhead in Oldham to be near their older daughter after many years living in Southern Spain.
She worked for Citizens Advice before retiring and still has a keen interest in financial and social matters. She is also treasurer to her local church ladies group and her main interests are her garden and her family.
Christine and Richard joined the support group about 7 years ago and have found the group informative, friendly and encouraging.
Other Committee Members are
Karen Lees Minute Secretary
Martyn Warburton, Speaker Organiser, Contributor to newsletter, and Grants Applications
Linda and Barry Bowker, Welcome Pack, Newsletter production and distrubution an
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