AA voices

AA voices is the area of our website where people affected by aplastic anaemia share the stories they feel are important, in their own words.

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What it was like to be put on watch and wait for aplastic anaemia

Why are doctors just watching and waiting for me to get worse? It made no sense to me! Fix me now!? Read more

Life on watch and wait

My name is Barbara, I'm 65 years young and I live in Dublin. I have been diagnosed with Aplastic Anaemia / MDS overlap. Here is my story. Read more

Latest

Interested in the Great North Run 2025

Run 13.1 miles on the 7th September 2025 in the world’s biggest half marathon and raise money for The Aplastic Anaemia Trust.
Weekly Leeds Coffee Mornings with Zoe

Zoe is holds weekly coffee mornings at the Leeds Maggie's Centre on Tuesday mornings. Pop along if you are in the area for a cuppa, a slice of cake and a chat.
3 peaks challenge 2025

Join the 3 peaks challenge team and support people with rare conditions connected to bone marrow. We'll use a fantastic mountain guide and they will organise everything for you to complete the challenge.
Vitality 10km Superheroes

Team Hakka Moy and friends take on the London Vitality 10km and as with tradition, it is done in fancy dress! What will be the theme for 2024? Come along and find out!

AAT Voices

Last year we invited young people in our community to work with us and Fully Focussed Productions, to create their own short films. We are so excited to share these videos with you. Read more

Living with aplastic anaemia, or supporting someone with the condition, can have a big impact on your emotional wellbeing. Our expert team are here to help you navigate these challenges and help you to feel less anxious and more in control. Read more

Sepsis Awareness

Find out what sepsis is, how to spot the signs and navigate A&E. Read more