Trustees

Life after Lary is pleased to be working with Michelle Vickers, an experienced charity leader and consultant, who is guiding the organisation through the process of becoming a registered charity. Michelle brings over 20 years of experience in the not-for-profit sector, with a career spanning elite sport, head and neck cancer, and animal welfare.

For the past nine years she has dedicated her work to the Head and Neck Cancer community, serving as CEO of the Head and Neck Cancer Foundation for eight years, and most recently as Chief Awareness Officer at Oracle Head and Neck Cancer UK, following the charities’ merger in May 2024.

Alongside this, Michelle has been a trustee of Wycombe Women’s Aid for over nine years, where she now serves as Chair. Michelle says: “Life after laryngectomy is a profound journey of change, and this organisation is already doing extraordinary work to ensure that no one walks that journey alone. My role is to help formalise that vision, so Life after Lary has the structure and recognition it deserves as a registered charity."

Hello All, It’s a great pleasure to be associated with Life After Lary (LAL). My name is David Frain, and together with my partner Melanie, we run S&J Cleaning Systems Ltd - a national sales, service, and repair company for industrial cleaning equipment. Along with our team, we’re proud to be supporters and sponsors of Life After Lary. I’ve often been told I’m a bit of a workaholic, so I don’t get much time for hobbies! But when I do, I love heading to our special place - Littlestone on the Kent coast - for some relaxation, and a few beers. I love tattoos and have 152 of them (I’ve even got my own LAL tattoo!). All our vans proudly display the LAL logo on the rear doors, and from next year, we’ll be adding it to all our uniforms as well. We’re also dedicating a page on our website to help promote and raise awareness of Life After Lary far and wide. I am truly proud to support such an incredible cause and look forward to helping Life After Lary continue to grow.

Hi, I’m Carl Rowell. I’m a proud single dad, a lifelong scout leader, and someone who’s always had a passion for helping others, whether through my work as a handyman and decorator or through community service. I’ve led scout groups for over 13 years, and when I’m not volunteering, you’ll likely find me by the water, enjoying a quiet moment with my fishing rod. In November 2022, I became a laryngectomee following a diagnosis of laryngeal cancer. It was a life altering experience, and like many, I found myself navigating a new reality, one that can feel isolating, even with loved ones around. That’s why meeting Jon at a lary meetup in summer 2023 was such a turning point. Joining Life After Lary felt like coming home to a community that truly understands. Its ethos, no lary should feel alone, spoke to something deep in me. It’s not just a motto, it’s a lifeline. Becoming a trustee is an honour I carry with pride. It’s a chance to give back, to stand alongside others who’ve walked this path, and to help ensure that no one feels forgotten or unsupported. Sharing stories, swapping tips, and simply being there for each other, these connections are vital to our wellbeing. I’m proud to be part of a team that turns survival into solidarity, and I look forward to helping Life After Lary grow stronger, together.