Bridget Waters, Trusts and Grants Manager Bridget works part-time to fund The Aplastic Anaemia Trust's work through partnerships with trusts and grant-giving organisations. Expand Bridget is passionate about improving the experience of people living with rare disease and ensuring that their voices are heard and acted upon. She has a wealth of experience of helping small health charities to fund vital work, and is a trustee for the Huntington's Disease Association.
Ellie Dawes, Head of Fundraising and Comms Ellie works full time to deliver our fundraising and communications. Expand Ellie joined the team part-time in 2020 to support our community with fundraising support and communications, and started working full time to support our ambitious projects for 2022. Ellie previously worked as Digital Engagement Manager at Blood Cancer UK, before spending five years in the world of international development, running comms and fundraising at a small international health charity, Child.org. Ellie loves food and once appeared on a TV cooking show! She's passionate about helping charities to be bold, ambitious and inspiring. If you have a story to tell, Ellie would love to hear from you - you can email her at [email protected].
Hannah Mitchell, Supporter Experience Assistant Hannah joined the team part time in 2021 to support our community with fundraising. Expand Joining during our Super Rare campaign meant Hannah had the opportunity to meet a few of our fundraisers early on, and has loved getting to know the community. She has been creating a new Aplastic Anaemia Trust fundraising pack, and launching new events including The Together Walk - designed to bring our community together safely during the pandemic. She hopes to be able to meet more people at real life events very soon! Hannah previously worked for a number of years for a conservation charity, where she led a large team of volunteers, as well as being responsible for membership sells and fundraising at one of the sites. She currently volunteers with two organisations who work to empower women around the world. Her main passion in life is travelling, she loves meeting new people and is a mommy to two beautiful bunnies. She is a self-confessed fundraising geek, so if you need any support with any events please email her at [email protected]
Kim Ball, Outreach Coordinator - Wales An active member of our community since she was diagnosed with AA in 2012, Kim joined the team as a part-time member of staff in 2021 to offer more support to patients in Wales and build local relationships. Expand Kim joined the AA community when she was diagnosed in 2017 and received ATG treatment in Cardiff in 2018. She started in her new role in 2021 when we expanded our outreach work to better support patients regionally. Kim is passionate about creating a support network for patients and families to help them feel less isolated and overwhelmed. She has previously worked in care settings and as a support worker for people living with mental health difficulties or learning disabilities. Kim moved from Sussex to Caerphilly in 2013 with her two sons and enjoys finding new places to walk, meeting new people and slowly getting back into fitness after her treatment.
Penny Lane - Administration Assistant Penny works a few hours each week in Margate, supporting with administration. Expand Penny is based in Margate with her son Otis and writes poetry. She's the person who will post your information leaflets or shop purchases to you. Penny took part in her first AAT fundraiser in 2021 when she was persuaded to get in the sea for our Santa Splash!
Sam Williams, Support and Outreach Community Manager Sam was recruited part-time in 2020 to support patients on our helpline and online. Expand Having been through aplastic anaemia treatment himself as a child and receiving a stem cell transplant at the age of 21, Sam is passionate about supporting patients. He's here to provide you with a friendly ear, and expert, up to date information about the disease and treatment. Sam has extensive experience of managing online communities and manages our thriving Facebook community, supported by our wonderful volunteers. He has also been an ambassador for Anthony Nolan for many years, encouraging people to join the stem cell register. If you'd like a chat with Sam, you can call our helpline number on +44 (0) 300 102 3202 or email [email protected]
Stevie Tyler, CEO Stevie joined the Aplastic Anaemia Trust in July 2020 as its new CEO Expand Stevie joined the AAT in July 2020 as its new CEO and brings with her many years of experience across the sector, working in healthcare, International development and the arts. She is passionate about fundraising innovation, improving patient experience and collaborative working. Career highlights for Stevie include working at Macmillan Cancer Support, Fashion Revolution and becoming a Trustee of a small museum. Stevie lives in Margate with her family. She is passionate about boxing, creative writing and taking her young son to the beach. You can contact Stevie on [email protected]
The Team In addition to the full-time CEO, the AAT team consists of one other full time staff member, six other part-time staff who work for 1-3 days each week, and a group of volunteers. Expand Dedicated part-time patient and fundraising support constitute the AAT's paid staff team. A group of volunteers work with us providing excellent and much-needed project management, marketing and patient support capacity.