Our Volunteers and Patrons

Lois Freeland

Trustee – Chair

Mum of two children, including a son who was diagnosed with arthritis at age 3.

Joined the committee in 2019 after reaching out to SNAC for support and attending some educational events. Inspired by the children and their families we have met, the team juggling committee roles with work and family life, and the sense of community that has been established in Scotland.

Lesley Rose

Trustee – Vice Chair

Bio to follow

Karen Barrie

Turstee – Secretary

I am originally from Aberdeenshire but now live in Glasgow. My daughter has polyarticular JIA and Uveitis and was diagnosed at 17 months old. She is now a super active teenager who loves dance and musical theatre.

I joined the committee after attending a wonderful SNAC family weekend, as I wanted to try and give a little something back for all the help and support SNAC has given our family over the years.

Lyndsay Martin

Trustee – Treasurer

Mum of two boys from Glasgow. My oldest was diagnosed with Jia in 2015 aged 8 and my youngest was diagnosed in 2020 also aged 8.

I joined the snac committee to give back after a few years of attending fun and informative events, and meeting lots of children and parents facing the same challenges. SNAC has been invaluable to our family.

Kirstin Weir

Trustee

Mum of 4 from the Isle of Arran. My daughter was diagnosed with JIA at 15 months and uveitis when 4.

I love supporting SNAC – it’s such an amazing charity, and it has made a real, positive difference to Rosanna and our whole family. Being part of SNAC allows me to help other families navigate the challenges of childhood arthritis, and to see the smiles and support the charity brings makes it all truly worthwhile.

Charley Napier

Trustee

Daughter of Kirstin. Big sister of Rosanna.

I was 12 years old when my sister was diagnosed with JIA, and I became involved in helping with her care, including giving injections and supporting her through appointments. I’ve continued to be closely involved in her care and have attended many of her hospital visits over the years.

I joined SNAC as a trustee because I was inspired by the way the charity supports the whole family, not just the child who is diagnosed. Siblings are often overlooked, but we are an important part of the journey, and I want to help make sure that is recognised and supported.

Anna Sherriffs

Trustee

Anna is our first young person with JIA to join our board of Trustees.

Since diagnosis of JIA at age 3, I have always been involved with SNAC and recently joined as a trustee to try and help out the wonderful charity further. SNAC has given me so much over the years and I am now lucky enough to give something back!

Gillian Costley

Trustee

Dr Jo Walsh

Trustee

Consultant at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow who has worked in partnership with SNAC over 10 years. Committed to supporting the strong collaborative work between SNAC and SPARN and the care of children and young people with JIA.