RedApple and Helvella

[lynmynott]

We are sorry to let you know that RedApple and Helvella have stepped down from being Administrators on this community after many years of tireless voluntary service and dealing with the sheer volume of posts and replies over many, many years.

We want to say a HUGE thank you to both of them for all the hard work they have put in to help Thyroid UK and the many thousands of community members.

RedApple has been with us for many years (she actually designed our very first website) which allowed us to spread the word to more people.

Helvella’s extensive database of information, collated in detail and meticulously checked and updated is used by many members and which they find invaluable.

I am truly grateful for all they have done for me, for Thyroid UK and our members.

Their ongoing knowledgeable contributions to the forum will always be very, very welcome

[pennyannie]

So sad to read this as I'm sure will be very many forum members :

[jimh111]

Our thanks to both for all their hard work.

[arTistapple]

Grateful applause from this corner.

[sparkly]

Wow, that was a shock. Hope you're both not disappearing though and will be still joining in all the fun. Thanks for all the help, advice and knowledge you've given us over the years 😊

[Regenallotment Ambassador]

Enormous thanks from me, I wouldn’t be as well as I am today without the amazing knowledge of admins and the existence of this forum. 🍎& 🍄 enjoy a well earned break 🤗

[Calceolaria]

I’m very sorry to read that. Both have been wonderful supports, in my case especially Helvella, a very calming and sensible advisor.

A well-deserved ‘retirement’ to you both!

[ZeldaR]

A sad goodbye to them -- over the years I personally have gained so much useful information from both, to help me manoeuvre the stressful journey of coping with a dicky thyroid. But I trust this is goodbye and not completely farewell...

[SarahJane1471]

🥹

[Tina_Maria]

Thank you both for all the hard work and contributions, we are very lucky to have such knowledgeable and dedicated people on our side 🤗😍

[asiatic]

You will be missed. A big thank you for your wise input which answered many of the questions I have struggled with since my diagnosis 8 years ago. 🥰

[Star13]

A huge “Thank You” and have a good retirement doesn’t seem quite adequate after years and years of their selfless voluntary passion to help and guide others to a better life. But I hope they know that the sacrifice was so appreciated and won’t be forgotten. 🤗

[JoJoloveschocolate]

Massive thanks to both! And thanks to  helvella for all the info on database and sharing the research papers and info. Thanks too to all the other admins, ambassadors and all the other all-round good eggs on here! 🍳 👍🫶🏻💖 xxx

[nightingale-56]

They will both be very much missed. Best wishes to both of them, and grateful thanks for help and advice in the past.

[Rapunzel in reply to nightingale-56]

All that's best of everything is wished for you both RedApple helvella . Over thirty years experience and wisdom combined. Giving meticulous answers and compiling fabulous resources, despite vile and unjust challenges from ****ing scamming thieves displaying moral turpitude. You are wished ill, miscreants. For every thyroidy you have scammed, misinformed or dissed, a big fat poison arrow sent your way. It's way less than you deserve.

[clethe]

Best Wishes and Many Thanks! 🙂

[crimple]

RedApple helvella so very sorry to hear you are stepping down as admins. helvella your knowledge about the different thyroid meds was invaluable. Thank you both for all your hard work for us thyroidies.🥰

[Jingley]

RedApple helvella

You have both given up your time and energy to help people get on the path to wellness for which I and many others will be forever grateful.

I know how time consuming being a forum admin can be - not to mention frustrating at times 🤪 Get your feet up, put the keyboard down and enjoy some 'me' time 🥂

[MarthaF]

Thank you both for your tireless work over so many years. You have helped so many people including me x

[Pinkhedgehog]

Thank you so much to RedApple and Helvella for their incredible work. You'll both be greatly missed. Look after yourselves x

[inthedoldrums]

Thank you to two very special people. Unsung heroes, except in our community. May you enjoy your free time.💗💗

[Mostew]

Thank you for all your support over the years Warm wishes to you you both

[turquoise13]

A huge thank you to both of you . You will be sorely missed . Very best wishes x

[mfinn]

Didn't see this coming and I'm shocked. Many thanks Helvella and RedApple for all the years of work you've put in. Although I don't often contribute with words, I've followed the forum for several years and have admired the stabilising influence you've brought to it.

[Carri3]

Thank you both so much for your dedication commitment and compassion over the years 💛💙

[Bacca]

Thank you both for your dedication and positive support for thyroid sufferers. You gave hope to all at their most vulnerable times. I hope you both enjoy a wonderful retirement. ❤️❤️

[humanbean]

I'm very sad to hear that the forum is losing them both. I hope they both remain here as ordinary members and don't disappear completely.

In particular, I hope their posts are still going to be identifiable rather than appearing as "Hidden" because it would be such a waste if we couldn't read the things they've both written.

Thank you to both of them for their years of hard work and service to us all.

[wellness1]

Massive thanks helvella and RedApple for your many years of hard work and for the intelligence, wisdom, and humour you brought to it. You have helped so many and you will be dearly missed. Best wishes to you both.

[AKatieD]

Oh no , what a loss! Thanks for everything red-apple and helvella You will be sorely missed!

[Lulu2607]

RedApple helvella Many thanks from me. I have a lot of respect for your brilliant knowledge and helpful. advice.

[Slowrunner1208]

huge thanks to both, your insight, advice and positivity have made such a difference difference to so many!

[helen_m]

Thank you both so much for all the helpful advice and support. This community really has the best knowledge and best patient support than any other. I recently used Helvella's amazingly detailed thyroid meds information to figure out that my thyroid meds were causing allergy symptoms. RedApple's replies were always so detailed and so useful. I hope you know that you've made a huge difference to the quality of many people's lives on here. Thank you.

[Jazzw]

A huge thank you to both of you, helvella and RedApple . Your dedication to this site, to all of us who’ve had to fight to get heard, to be adequately treated (optimally treated often remaining a dream) has been invaluable.

As others have said, I really hope you aren’t disappearing completely. xx

[Mugs19]

many thanks to them from this very grateful member. This is sad news. I think we will be lost without them.

[Fruitandnutcase]

Oh goodness, what a shock and what a loss for us all. Helvella and Red Apple will be so greatly missed, so many people owe them so much, myself included. So an enormous thank you to you both, all your hard work have been greatly appreciated. I wish you both well.

[Earthy-Soul]

I thank you all for your valuable advice.

[ValTay]

Thank you so much Helvella and Red Apple for your invaluable and selfless work on this forum. I hope you can enjoy a well earned rest and perhaps have more time to manage your own thyroid journeys.

[Wua13262348]

Thank you helvella and RedApple for all your past help. Your contributions will be sadly missed. The time and energy you have both spent on helping on the forum is quite extraordinary. Recently, did I imagine that SlowDragon was an ambassador rather than an Administrator, but has resumed again as Administrator? I was worried that she was bowing out. Helvella and RedApple bowing out has come out of left field, in light of this.

Hope you both enjoy the health to benefit from the well-earned free time you will have going forward.

[lynmynott Partner Thyroid UK in reply to Wua13262348]

SlowDragon had to step back for a little while but she is now back as an Admin.

[Wua13262348 in reply to lynmynott]

Thank you. Glad she is now in a position to be back as an Admin.

[Cavapoochonowner]

Thankyou very much for your hard work.

[Espeegee]

Where would this forum be without all those who selflessly give help and information on a regular basis? Hats off to the two of them, they deserve a cheer. I’ve a feeling they will find it difficult to step away completely though 😉

[liz1952]

You will both be sorely missed. Thank you for the support and good sense over the years, you have both got me through some pretty dire times......x

[TaraJR]

I was so sorry to read this, but completely understand their decision. They've been hugely committed for so long to the people seeking help and answers on this forum. Such a legacy. It's super to read the many members' comments, and I couldn't agree more. The forum saved me, there's no doubt about that.

Hopefully we'll continue to hear from RedApple and helvella on this fabulous forum, but they deserve a well earned rest!

[Kimfalmouth]

Thank you RedApple and Helleva for all your hard work, and patience, and for tirelessly sharing your knowledge with us. You will be greatly missed. xxx