Bone Marrow

Bone marrow is the spongy material inside your long bones where blood cells are made.

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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 Avengers

"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!"
Stem cell transplant for aplastic anaemia

Aplastic anaemia is a disease in which the bone marrow’s stem cells are damaged and do not make enough blood cells (red and white blood cells and platelets, all of which perform their own functions). Therefore for some patients, a stem cell transplant may be the best long-term solution.
Birds, bugs and... a turtle?? Photographs from our London Wildlife Walk

Families had a fab time on our London Wildlife walk - with huge thanks to London Wildlife Trust for welcoming us to Walthamstow Wetlands.

Serum Sickness

An immune reaction
Cyclosporin

A medication
Watch and wait

A treatment approach
Transfusions

When a person with AA is provided with new blood cells
Steroids

Drugs often used to treat AA
Stem cells

Cells at an early stage of development
Pancytopaenia

When you have too few of all types of blood cell
Immune system

A network in your body designed to protect you from infection
Haematology

A clinical speciality
Fatigue

A common symptom or side effect

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