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Our fundraising heroes

We are very fortunate to enjoy a vibrant and loyal supporter community who go out of their way to raise money for us, so that we can fight aplastic anaemia together.

Here you will find lots of different events people have participated in or organised themselves - all in aid of the Aplastic Anaemia Trust and everything we stand for.

Thank you our fundraising heroes!

We had the sun, amazing people and great food to enjoy at the Peak District Walk 2019!

We had the sun, amazing people and great food to enjoy at the Peak District Walk 2019!

The Peak District Walk in September 2019 was truly exceptional, with over 100 people enjoying each other's company, stunning scenery, lots of sun and gorgeous food, whilst raising awareness and funds for our the Aplastic Anaemia Trust! Read more

Published: 4th December, 2019

Updated: 9th January, 2020

Author: Grazina Berry

The AAT's Windsor Great Park Walk 2019 was truly great!

The AAT's Windsor Great Park Walk 2019 was truly great!

Thank you our crowd of supporters who risked the rain on Saturday 11 May 2019 and made our annual Windsor Great Park Walk a huge success Read more

Published: 17th May, 2019

Author: Grazina Berry

Lindsey shaves her head in support of her friend

Lindsey shaves her head in support of her friend

What friends wouldn't do for each other?! Lindsey shaves her head to show support to Laura, her dear friend, spread the word about aplastic anaemia and raises well over £1,000 for our charity. Lindsey, you're our hero! Read more

Published: 18th October, 2018

Author: Grazina Berry

The AAT's GNR 2018 team nail the popular half

The AAT's GNR 2018 team nail the popular half

We are so proud of the largest number of our supporters yet nailing the GNR 2018 on Sunday 8 September 2018, raising awereness of aplastic anaemia, the AAT's work and lots of money. THANK YOU - you are our heroes! Read more

Published: 14th September, 2018

Updated: 12th October, 2018

Author: Grazina Berry

Rounders with Accenture in Hyde Park

Rounders with Accenture in Hyde Park

Thank you to our energetic supporters at Accenture who organised a set of rounders in Hyde Park - scaring local squirrels and making a little bit of noise in the process! All to raise awareness of aplastic anaemia and much needed funds for our charity. Read more

Published: 31st August, 2018

Author: Grazina Berry

Tracey, Ian, Ray & Samantha smash the Markeaton Park Fun Run!

Tracey, Ian, Ray & Samantha smash the Markeaton Park Fun Run!

When a friend's son was diagnosed with aplastic anaemia, Tracey, Ian. Ray and Samantha put on their running shoes! Read more

Published: 15th August, 2018

Author: Bryony Partridge

Armstrong Richardson are our hero corporate supporters

Armstrong Richardson are our hero corporate supporters

Armstrong Richardson group, a Stokesley-based company raise a staggering £20,000 in aid of the AAT Read more

Published: 20th July, 2018

Updated: 12th October, 2018

Author: Grazina Berry

Trucking for Dad 2018 - the largest truck extravaganza in Northern Ireland yet!

See what our Northern Irish supporters have been up to during the annual truck-extravaganza in Antrim in loving memory of Ossie Cambell. Read more

Published: 9th July, 2018

Updated: 11th July, 2018

Author: Grazina Berry

Two families have sky-dived in support of the AAT. Will you?

Sky's the limit when you want to do great things in memory of a loved one and in support of your favourite charity Read more

Published: 21st June, 2018

Updated: 22nd June, 2018

Author: Bryony Partridge

Sarah McLoughlin completes the Hackney half-marathon

Sarah smashes the Hackney half-marathon and raises money for the AAT. There is no stopping her! Read more

Published: 7th June, 2018

Updated: 8th June, 2018

Author: Grazina Berry

Grazina dons a Wonder Woman suit for the AAT

Grazina, our CEO and her family, including Coco the dog, joined a group of supporters to partake in the Superhero run in Regent's Park this May Read more

Published: 17th May, 2018

Updated: 11th June, 2018

Author: Grazina Berry

Sarah's open garden day

Sarah decided to do something different this year to raise money for the AAT in April 2018. Read more

Published: 17th May, 2018

Author: Grazina Berry

AAT300 - our super lycra-clad cyclists

The incredible annual cycling challenge that stretches over nearly 300 miles, organised by our very own Trustee Paul Cossell Read more

Published: 17th May, 2018

Updated: 20th June, 2018

Author: Grazina Berry

Adam runs the Blackpool Marathon

Adam ran the Blackpool marathon on 22 April 2018 Read more

Published: 17th May, 2018

Author: Grazina Berry

Sam takes on London!

Sam Townsend ran the London Marathon for the AAT, as his wife Tasha was diagnosed with the disease. Read more

Published: 17th May, 2018

Author: Grazina Berry

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    If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with aplastic anaemia, we are here to help.

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    Buffy's story

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    James: life after an AA diagnosis

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    Little did we know what was coming the next day in May 2017!

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    Tasha's story

    I'm Tasha Townsend, I'm an Olympic rower, and I kicked aplastic anaemia's butt!

  • Alice: Life after childhood AA

    Alice: Life after childhood AA

    Thanks to Alice and her family, the British Bone Marrow Register gained huge profile in the UK

  • Diagnosis and treatment

    Diagnosis and treatment information for adult patients. It worth noting that some of the main treatment options may also apply to young patients, however they will be treated by experts specialising in paediatric aplastic anaemia.

  • Coronavirus shielding guidance and support

    Coronavirus shielding guidance and support

    The latest updated guidance on shielding and advice on how to source practical support.

  • Our vision and mission

    Our vision and mission

    We are fuelled by our desire to find a cure for aplastic anaemia and support everyone affected. Click and watch a video about who we are

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Tasha's story

Tasha's story

I'm Tasha Townsend, I'm an Olympic rower, and I kicked aplastic anaemia's butt! Read more

Published: 6th April, 2018

Updated: 5th March, 2021

Author: Grazina Berry

Comments: 7

Macy's story

Macy's story

The touching story of Macy who survived aplastic anaemia Read more

Published: 5th June, 2018

Updated: 5th March, 2021

Author: Grazina Berry

Rikki: my rollercoaster experience of aplastic anaemia

Rikki: my rollercoaster experience of aplastic anaemia

Nothing can quite prepare you for the emotional and physical rollercoaster that is aplastic anaemia. There’s no best-selling book that can teach you how to deal with the turmoil of an illness that wasn’t there yesterday but is very much there today... Read more

Published: 26th April, 2019

Updated: 16th February, 2021

Author: Grazina Berry

Comments: 9

Investing in support for aplastic anaemia patients

Investing in support for aplastic anaemia patients

We're investing in our team, to make sure every aplastic anaemia patient is supported. Read more

Published: 13th August, 2020

Author: Deleted User

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