Dr. Chris Steele, MBE, Becomes Patron Of Chromosome 18 Registry and Research Society Europe.
TV Doctor and freelance physician, Dr Chris Steele has become the patron of The Chromosome 18 Registry And Research Society Europe. His two year old great nephew, George Donlan, is affected by Ring 18.
“Awareness needs to be raised of this fantastic organisation which supports George and many other families who cope with the daily struggles of trying to receive advice and support to help their children.
Funds are vital to hold the important annual conference in which doctors, researchers and therapists meet with parents and their affected children to share any new knowledge, research information, stories and experiences.
The main research centre is in San Antonio, Texas, and the researchers and doctors working there come to our conferences and present on the latest research findings.” said Georges mum, Cheryl.
Dr. Steele’s patronage of the charity was announced at a recent fundraising event in Manchester.
“We are very excited to have Dr. Steele on board as he will hopefully help us raise the awareness we need to be noticed as a fantastic and worthwhile charity supporting, and supported by, very committed people”, explained Cheryl.
Dr. Steele told us,
“It is a great honour for me to become a Patron of the charity for the very rare Chromosome 18 disorders. Not only because my gorgeous little great nephew, George Donlan, has this unusual disorder but also because I can create more publicity and greater awareness of these very rare conditions.
Big charities get the money, whilst small charities battle continuously to raise even small amounts. I aim to help the charity, little George and all other people affected by Chromosome 18 abnormalities.”
More about Dr Steele.
Dr Chris Steel is the resident doctor on ITV’s This Morning and has been for the last 23 yrs. He was also voted Health Journalist of the Year in 2007 has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Guild of Health Writers in 2010 and is an MBE.
Chris qualified as a doctor in 1968 and has worked as a GP in South Manchester since 1970. Chris became interested in treating his patients who smoked in the early 1970’s and became a pioneer in this field. Chris is now recognised as an international expert in smoking cessation and nicotine addiction. He has over 10 years experience as a successful journalist.
Dr Chris is currently spreading the health message through social media. He has a Twitter profile, a Facebook page and YouTube channel.
As well as being a health journalist and TV doctor, Chris Steele is the Health Ambassador for Coeliac UK and has even been a health advisor and face for Government health initiatives, such as the Flu Vaccine.
Chris is married to Monica and has four children two girls and two boys. His eldest daughter is a linguist, / translator – and his other daughter is a teacher, but is now training as an occupational therapist.
His son Matt is a musician and plays for the Brand New Heavies. Andrew is an Olympic athlete specializing in the 400 meters. Andrew took part in the Beijing games in 2008 and is busy with preparation for the 2012 London games.
Chris is also a very proud grandfather to two granddaughters
Specialties
Weight loss and smoking cessation are specialities of Dr Chris. He has written books and articles covering these fields. Dr. Steele wrote ‘Quit Smoking with the Nicotine Phase out Program’, and in 1989 he wrote the ‘Fat Farewell Diet’. He is also the author of ‘Babies and younger children’.
Dr Chris Steele’s Experience
Principle
DrChrisSteele.com
2010 – Present (1 year)
GP
Dr Chris Steele
February 1990 – Present (21 years 11 months)
Dr Chris Steel is the resident doctor on ITV’s This Morning and has been for the last 23 yrs. He was also voted Health Journalist of the Year in 2007 has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Guild of Health Writers in 2010 and is an MBE.
Freelance Physician
DrChrisSteele.com
March 1988 – Present (23 years 10 months)
Dr Chris Steel is the resident doctor on ITV’s This Morning and has been for the last 23 yrs. He was also voted Health Journalist of the Year in 2007 has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Guild of Health Writers in 2010 and is an MBE.
Dr Chris Steele’s Additional Information
Websites:
- Dr Chris’s All New Newsletter
- Dr Chris On Facebook
- Dr Chris On Twitter
Groups and Associations:
Goldenhar Family Support Group (UK)
Honours and Awards:
Resident doctor, ITV’s This Morning (21 yrs)
Health Journalist of the Year – 2007
Lifetime Achievement Award, Guild of Health Writers – 2010, MBE
