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The Rebel With A Cause (TRWAC) CIC was co-founded by Makeda Bernard and Adebomi Olaitan on 21st July 2020. 

You might have watched "Rebel Without A Cause" a film starring James Dean, Natalie Woods and other nominable actors and actress

Not to spoil the storyline, it focuses on three juveniles who are dealing on the wrong side of the law for some reason or other - basically causing mayhem.

Unlike the film, our organisation "The Rebel With A Cause (TRWAC) CIC aims to tackle issues - social, education and  health within the African and Caribbean communities. One  of our projects is the #ujimakeepthebeat project which is about educating and raising awareness about the importance of blood, organ and bone marrow donation within the Black and Asian communities.

We also endeavour to bring improved unity between the African and Caribbean communities by strengthening economic cooperation for the greater good.

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Adebomi Olaitan, Director

Director of GDPR, HRM and Partner Relation

I was born and raised in London, and diagnosed with Renal (Kidney) Failure at the age of nine in July 1984. I had my third (final) transplant on Saturday 20th November 2020 after being on dialysis for 16 years. The operation allowed me to follow my dream of returning back to university to study for BA International Business full-time. 

 

My experience as a kidney patient helped me to understand and navigate the reasons why there is a need to increase black donors for blood, organ and stem cells. My work has involved me networking with various Community organisations such as Ujima Radio Station CIC, OSCAR Bristol and NHS Blood and Transplantation; where I have volunteered with them to spread the importance of keeping the beat whilst saving a life. For example, one of my volunteering work is with North Bristol NHS Trust (Southmead Hospital) in their Kidney Peer Mentor Service to empower other dialysis and transplant patients to learn more about their condition.

 

Additionally, some people local to Bristol may know that I was heavily involved in the Lord Mayor of Bristol Faruk Choudhury's Blood and Organ Donation Campaign from 2013 to 2014 in Bristol. This project catapulted me to become one of the voices for blood and organ donation alongside Primrose Granville and Hillaria Asumu and also set up The Rebel With A Cause (TRWAC) CIC. 

 

My role as a director involves me keeping-up-to-date with current GDPR amendments and ensuring these changes are reflected in our policies such as Safeguarding for Adults and Children.  Whilst for the HRM I undertake the recruitment for paid positions and ensure that all personnel have the proof of right/proof of identify documentations and appropriate DBS clearances to work with vulnerable people. Lastly, I endeavour to reach out to the community groups, volunteer and funding organisations through events such as conferences and public speaking to build a sense of rapport and to identify collaborative partnership opportunities.   

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Larna Bernard, Director

Adebomi Olaitan, Director

Hi. I am Larna, an experienced and qualified economist, statistician, market and social researcher and 
customer experience professional, having worked for some 30 years in corporate UK.  I have always 
participated in community and civic work in my spare time with experience ranging from  youth 
mentoring, school governor, emergency response to African and Caribbean countries, community 
nursery, family support and befriending, volunteering with the homeless and setting up a Black 
History Month quiz.  Since working from home since 2020, I have looked to embed my skills 
more firmly in the community and was delighted to be able to  take on the role of director at TRWAC 
CIC  alongside Ade Olaitan to help drive positive health changes for the black community.  If anything, 
the pandemic has taught us not to take good health for granted and by coming together to share and 
analyze information, disperse myths and have those tough conversations, I believe that change can 
surely come. At TRWAC CIC, I take the lead on project management, GDPR and data analysis. 

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Chinomso Onu

Director of Social Media

Chinomso Onu is a dynamic digital marketing professional who brings over seven years of creative leadership and strategic social media expertise to his volunteer role as Director of Social Media for The Rebel With A Cause (TRWAC) CIC.

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Currently serving as Director of Web Design at Exponential Media, Chinomso has a proven track record of creating impactful digital campaigns that drive real results. His achievements include a 90% increase in conversion rates through strategic design and an 80% boost in website traffic through optimized digital strategies. This results-driven approach perfectly aligns with TRWAC's mission to raise awareness about critical health issues within African and Caribbean communities.

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Chinomso's comprehensive skill set in social media marketing, content creation, SEO optimization, and graphic design positions him ideally to amplify TRWAC's vital work around the #ujimakeepthebeat project and blood, organ, and bone marrow donation awareness. His experience includes managing multi-platform social media campaigns, developing engaging visual content, and building meaningful community connections—all essential for strengthening unity between African and Caribbean communities.

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With certifications in digital marketing, Google Ads, and social media marketing, Chinomso combines technical expertise with creative vision. His background as Creative Director at Easy Media Nigeria demonstrates his ability to translate complex ideas into compelling visual narratives that resonate with diverse audiences.

What sets Chinomso apart is his unique scientific background—holding a Bachelor's degree in Plant Biotechnology from the University of Benin—which brings valuable perspective to health communication. This combination of scientific understanding and digital marketing expertise makes him exceptionally qualified to communicate TRWAC's vision and initiatives effectively.

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Passionate about leveraging technology for social impact, Chinomso is committed to using his skills to support TRWAC's transformative work in tackling social, educational, and health challenges within the community.

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