What is aplastic anaemia?

Aplastic Anaemia is a rare type of bone marrow failure. It's where the bone marrow stops creating all kinds of blood cells. It's really rare and affects 1 in every half a million people. 

Aplastic anaemia treatment is very similar to the treatment someone might have for leukaemia - but because it's so rare, families often don't have access to the same information and support.

What your money will help do;
Fund Research
This time last year, people with aplastic anaemia were contacting The Aplastic Anaemia Trust daily in sadness and frustration. As the world celebrated new Covid-19 vaccines, people with AA were stuck, not knowing if the vaccines were safe or effective for them. 

But in November, The AAT were able to announce that Covid-19 vaccines do work for people with aplastic anaemia. Funding this research cost £25,000.

This year they will uncover more detail about the response to Covid-19 vaccines in people with aplastic anaemia, and investigate new treatment options, that could offer hope to more people, and improve quality of life for patients and their families. 

Provide support
-Provide a young child with a story book that explains what aplastic anaemia is and what they can expect from a long stay in hospital - making the long and difficult treatment less frightening.
-Make sure there is always some one on the end of the phone. Having someone to talk to who understands, who you don't have to explain your condition to again and again. Our hotline ensures no one is alone.

What I'll be doing

I'll be joining people around the country and getting in the cold sea in December. If you want to join me please sign up here

Connor Bolton