Michaelina Argy Explained

Michaelina "Mikey" Argy (born 1962) is an English thalidomide survivor and activist.^{[1] [2]} She is a past chair of the National Advisory Committee of the Thalidomide Trust, the organisation through which British thalidomide survivors receive financial support,^[3] and is still involved in the media activities of the trust.^[4]

Life

She attended Michael Hall, a Steiner school in Ashdown Forest, Sussex.^[5] She has two daughters, including TikTok content creator Madeline Argy.

She stood as a candidate for the Independence from Europe party in the 2015 European Parliament election in South East England, but was not elected.^[6]

Honours

She was appointed MBE in the 2015 Birthday Honours. She was described as "Campaigner and Member, National Advisory Council, Thalidomide Trust", and the honour was "For services to Thalidomide Survivors".^{[7] [8]}

Notes and References

1. News: Kellaway . Kate . Mikey Argy: 'I don't blame the parents who rejected babies with thalidomide' . 2 July 2020 . The Guardian . 24 January 2016.
2. News: Ryan . Siobhan . Compensation calls backed by Sussex thalidomide victim . 2 July 2020 . The Argus . 12 October 2009 . en.
3. Web site: The National Advisory Council (NAC) . The Thalidomide Trust . 2 July 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110121062739/http://www.thalidomidetrust.org/nac . 21 January 2011.
4. Web site: Media Enquiries . Thalidomide Trust . 2 July 2020.
5. News: With courage and determination..... . Michael Hall News . Autumn 2015 . 17 . 2 July 2020 . 20 January 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210120032300/https://michaelhall.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/MH-Newsletter-Autumn-2015-online.pdf . dead .
6. Web site: Vote 2014: European election candidates for the South East . BBC News . 2 July 2020 . 28 April 2014.
7. Web site: Michaelina ARGY . www.thegazette.co.uk . London Gazette . 2 July 2020 . 13 June 2015.
8. News: Thalidomide campaigner from Sussex awarded MBE . 2 July 2020 . ITV News . 12 June 2015 . en.