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Youth board members

The Aplastic Anaemia Trust Youth Board advises our Trustee Board and CEO on how to best support and champion the interests of young people affected by aplastic anaemia. This includes people who have been diagnosed themselves, or who may be supporting a friend, family member or sibling through diagnosis or treatment.

The Youth Board meets quarterly, ahead of the trustee meeting, and members run our regular youth forum meetings, which are open to anyone affected by aplastic anaemia who is under the age of 26.

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Youth Board Members

Ashleigh Kennedy

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Ashleigh was diagnosed with AA in 2009 and received ATG the same year. She relapsed in 2016 and received a second course of ATG, leading to her current remission. She aims to help others understand their condition and wants to cultivate a safe environment where people can talk about their experiences without feeling judged or not seen.

Ashleigh is a big fan of video games, if anyone ever wants to chat!

Published: 13th April, 2022

Updated: 15th June, 2023

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Callum Tempest (Chair)

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Callum joined the Youth Board in 2021 while recovering from a stem cell transplant, eager to make something positive out of his experience with aplastic anaemia and passionate about helping others access the support and treatment they need.

He became Chair of the Youth Board in 2022 and, as a trustee, works to ensure young people’s voices are heard throughout the charity.

Published: 13th April, 2022

Updated: 15th June, 2023

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Ella Bearpark (Support Lead)

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Ella was diagnosed with aplastic anaemia in June 2017 and had a stem cell transplant in October later that year. She has since recovered and is currently studying anthropology at Durham university.
Being part of the youth board and getting involved with the AAT helps to better the charities available support and create connections with others diagnosed with AAT, which is important to her. 

Published: 13th April, 2022

Updated: 15th June, 2023

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Harry Clague

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Hello, I am Harry. I was diagnosed with Severe Aplastic Anaemia back in 2010 when I was just 12 years old. I had had one course of ATG which thankfully led to a slow improvement of my blood counts and now, 12 years on, I live a perfectly normal life, going in for check-ups every few months to keep an eye on things.

I enjoy football, going to gigs and have recently gained two degrees in Politics from Nottingham Trent University. I have participated in the Great North Run three times, representing the AAT on all occasions and I am currently training for the 2023 Great North Run. I am looking forward to helping the AAT and those affected by AA.

Published: 27th May, 2022

Updated: 15th June, 2023

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India Wyldbore-Edwards

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Hello, I’m India.

I was first diagnosed with auto-immune hepatitis in June 2022 which ended up being treated but then I was diagnosed with severe aplastic anaemia in September 2022.  I then had my stem cell transplant in January 2023. I am currently going into clinic for weekly blood tests and appointments, and now being treated for PTLD (Post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder).

I am happy to say my blood counts are slowly looking so much better! And I finally have the energy to get back to doing things I love such as playing sports or even seeing friends. 

I am looking forward to speaking to anyone who may be going through what I have as I myself found relating to people with aplastic anaemia so helpful. 

Published: 15th June, 2023

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Sophie Byrom

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I'm Sophie from Warrington and I was diagnosed with aplastic anemia in 2020 and received a bone marrow transplant in 2021! I have been in remission for 18 months and I'm currently studying at the University of Manchester.

Published: 13th April, 2022

Updated: 15th June, 2023

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Sophie Ouzman

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Hi, I'm Sophie and I've recently been diagnosed with aplastic anaemia.

I'm looking forward to helping people in a similar position to me.

I've joined the youth board to make something I have been dwelling on into something positive.

My journey with aplastic anaemia is just beginning.

Published: 25th September, 2023

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