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Events

Browse all our upcoming events below.

Are you hosting or taking part in an event for The AAT community that you would like to see listed here? Email [email protected] and let us know!

If you have attended one of our patient support events, your feedback is extremely valuable to us. Please fill out this short feedback form.

Regular support groups

A weekly check-in that's open to anyone in the UK affected by aplastic anaemia (including friends and family).
Have a chat and feel better: join us!

AAT Connect - Wales Fortnightly on Tuesday at 5pm
AAT Connect - Scotland Monthly on Wednesdays 5pm
AAT Connect - England South Regularly on selected dates

All upcoming events

Ultra Challenge Series

Ultra Challenge Series

We are a listed charity for Ultra Challenge events. Find your Ultra Challenge and help bring failed bone marrow back to life. Read more

Start: 9th April, 2022 at 12:00am

End: 29th January, 2023 at 12:00am

Published: 17th February, 2022

Updated: 2nd March, 2022

Author: Hannah Mitchell

Location: UK

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Kiltwalk Vaious Dates 2022

Kiltwalk Vaious Dates 2022

Based in Scotland? We are now a registered charity for Kiltwalk, which takes place at various locations across Scotland every year. Read more

Start: 24th April, 2022 at 12:00am

End: 9th October, 2022 at 11:00pm

Published: 16th January, 2022

Updated: 19th April, 2022

Author: Hannah Mitchell

Location: Scotland, Scotland, Scotland

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Coffee Afternoon

Coffee Afternoon

Join us for a friendly chat and an opportunity to get to know other people who are affected by aplastic anaemia and PNH> Read more

Start: 19th May, 2022 at 1:00pm

End: 19th May, 2022 at 2:00pm

Published: 10th May, 2022

Author: Sam Williams

Location: Online

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Tough Mudder

Tough Mudder

15k Tough Mudder - 21st May 2022 Read more

Start: 21st May, 2022 at 12:00am

End: 21st May, 2022 at 10:00pm

Published: 26th October, 2021

Updated: 11th January, 2022

Author: Hannah Mitchell

Location: London West

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AAT Abseil

AAT Abseil

Experience the UK's Highest Free-Fall Abseil, look upon the most spectacular views of London, whilst dangling in free space from the ArcelorMittal Orbit, 80 metres above the ground! Read more

Start: 18th June, 2022 at 10:00am

End: 18th June, 2022 at 2:00pm

Published: 4th January, 2022

Updated: 12th May, 2022

Author: Hannah Mitchell

Location: Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, E20 2AD

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Youth forum: Returning to college, university or work after treatment.

Youth forum: Returning to college, university or work after treatment.

Are you wondering about returning to college, university or work after receiving treatment for aplastic anaemia? Join members of our Youth Board for an informal online chat. Share your experiences and hear from other young people who understand what you're going through. Read more

Start: 23rd June, 2022 at 6:00pm

End: 23rd June, 2022 at 7:00pm

Published: 8th April, 2022

Author: Ellie Dawes

Location: Online

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Youth forum: Talking to friends and family about aplastic anaemia

Youth forum: Talking to friends and family about aplastic anaemia

Join members of our Youth Board for an informal online chat about speaking to the people around you about aplastic anaemia. Share your experiences and hear from other young people who understand what you're going through. Read more

Start: 25th August, 2022 at 6:00pm

End: 25th August, 2022 at 7:00pm

Published: 8th April, 2022

Updated: 13th April, 2022

Author: Ellie Dawes

Location: Online

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Great North Run 2022

Great North Run 2022

Deadline to sign up 30th June - Run 13.1 miles on the 11 September 2022 in the world’s biggest half marathon and raise money for The Aplastic Anaemia Trust. Read more

Start: 11th September, 2022 at 12:00am

End: 11th September, 2022 at 11:00pm

Published: 1st January, 2022

Updated: 12th May, 2022

Author: Hannah Mitchell

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne and South Shields, Newcastle upon Tyne , Newcastle

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Windsor Walk 2022

Windsor Walk 2022

Fancy an Autumn Walk? Our Windsor Walk returns, but this time with a Autumn Twist. Read more

Start: 1st October, 2022 at 10:00am

End: 1st October, 2022 at 3:00pm

Published: 18th January, 2022

Updated: 10th May, 2022

Author: Hannah Mitchell

Location: Windsor Park, GU25 4QF

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Youth forum: Managing fatigue and other side effects

Youth forum: Managing fatigue and other side effects

Did your treatment for aplastic anaemia leave you feeling fatigued? Greasier? Hairier? Perhaps you were surprised about the effect on your mental health or your relationships with those around you? Share your experiences and hear from other young people who understand what you're going through. Read more

Start: 6th October, 2022 at 6:00pm

End: 6th October, 2022 at 7:00pm

Published: 8th April, 2022

Author: Ellie Dawes

Location: Online

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Scottish Santa Splash 2022

Scottish Santa Splash 2022

Join us for our first ever Scottish Santa Splash and take a a dip in the sea in December. Read more

Start: 4th December, 2022 at 8:30am

End: 4th December, 2022 at 10:30am

Published: 6th January, 2022

Updated: 19th April, 2022

Author: Hannah Mitchell

Location: Portobello beach

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Sblash Siôn Corn 2022

Sblash Siôn Corn 2022

Sblash Siôn Corn returns to Porthcawl so if you fancy taking a dip in the sea in December, join us! Read more

Start: 4th December, 2022 at 8:30am

End: 4th December, 2022 at 10:30am

Published: 6th January, 2022

Updated: 19th April, 2022

Author: Hannah Mitchell

Location: coney beach

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Santa Splash 2022

Santa Splash 2022

The Santa Splash returns to Margate so if you fancy taking a dip in the sea in December? Read more

Start: 4th December, 2022 at 8:30am

End: 4th December, 2022 at 10:30am

Published: 6th January, 2022

Updated: 19th April, 2022

Author: Hannah Mitchell

Location: Walpole Tidal Pool

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Youth forum: What to expect from hospital

Youth forum: What to expect from hospital

Join members of our Youth Board for an informal online chat about what to expect from hospital visits and stays. Share your experiences and hear from other young people who understand what you're going through. Read more

Start: 8th December, 2022 at 6:00pm

End: 8th December, 2022 at 7:00pm

Published: 8th April, 2022

Author: Ellie Dawes

Location: Online

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Youth forum: protecting your mental health

Youth forum: protecting your mental health

Join members of our Youth Board for an informal online chat about how to look after your mental health when you or a loved one is going through treatment for aplastic anaemia. Share your experiences and hear from other young people who understand what you're going through. Read more

Start: 9th February, 2023 at 6:00pm

End: 9th February, 2023 at 7:00pm

Published: 8th April, 2022

Author: Ellie Dawes

Location: Online

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