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Run for us

Run for us

Get your running shoes on. We have access to over 800 events through Run for Charity. Read more

Start: 1st January, 2026 at 12:00am

End: 31st December, 2026 at 12:00am

Published: 1st January, 2026

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Location: UK

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Kiltwalk Various Dates 2026

Kiltwalk Various Dates 2026

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

Start: 24th April, 2026 at 12:00am

End: 13th September, 2026 at 11:00pm

Published: 8th October, 2025

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Location: Scotland, Scotland, Scotland

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Birmingham Half Marathon 2026

Birmingham Half Marathon 2026

The AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run is the Midlands’ biggest and best running event, with thousands of Brummie runners taking to the streets every year to challenge themselves and raise cash for charity. Read more

Start: 3rd May, 2026 at 12:00am

End: 3rd May, 2026 at 12:00am

Published: 2nd January, 2026

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Location: Birmingham

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3 Peaks 24 hour Challenge 2026

3 Peaks 24 hour Challenge 2026

Take on the three highest peaks in England, Scotland and Wales; Ben Nevis (1,344m), Scafell Pike (978m) and Snowdon (1,085m) We don't have a set date for this challenge yet, so if you're interested in taking part, let us know   Read more

Start: 21st May, 2026 at 12:00am

End: 18th October, 2026 at 12:00am

Published: 1st January, 2026

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Location: Ben Nevis

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World Cup 2026 Sweepstake

World Cup 2026 Sweepstake

Help show aplastic anaemia the red card. Join in with our AAT community World Cup sweepstake. Read more

Start: 27th May, 2026 at 12:00am

End: 19th July, 2026 at 12:00am

Published: 27th May, 2026

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Location: UK

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Keeping emotionally healthy

Keeping emotionally healthy

Learn more about how to keep emotionally healthy and maintain your mental wellbeing while living with a rare bone marrow failure in this online information session and Q&A, hosted by Clarise Pattison. Read more

Start: 5th June, 2026 at 1:00pm

End: 5th June, 2026 at 2:00pm

Published: 1st May, 2026

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Location: Online

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Italian Lakes Cycle Challenge

Italian Lakes Cycle Challenge

Sign up to take on the Italian Lakes Cycle Challenge event. This amazing cycle challenge goes through the Italian lake region with some amazing fantastic views! This is a cycle route that is suitable for cyclists of all abilities. Read more

Start: 7th June, 2026 at 12:00am

End: 10th June, 2026 at 12:00am

Published: 20th August, 2025

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Location: Italian Lakes, Italian Lakes

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Coffee, Cake and Chat event in London with Sam

Coffee, Cake and Chat event in London with Sam

Come along to our Coffee, Cake and Chat event in London, and enjoy a cuppa and a slice of cake in the company of other people affected by a rare bone marrow failure, and chat with other people who understand what it’s like to live with such a rare disease. Read more

Start: 8th June, 2026 at 10:00am

End: 8th June, 2026 at 1:00pm

Published: 10th March, 2025

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Location: ORTUS Café, 82-96 Grove Lane, London, SE5 8SN

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Coffee, Cake and Chat event in Edinburgh with Linzi

Coffee, Cake and Chat event in Edinburgh with Linzi

Come along to our quarterly Coffee, Cake and Chat event in Edinburgh, and enjoy a cuppa and a slice of cake in the company of other people affected by aplastic anaemia, and chat with other people who understand what it’s like to live with such a rare disease. Read more

Start: 10th June, 2026 at 1:30pm

End: 10th June, 2026 at 3:30pm

Published: 28th March, 2025

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Location: Maggie's Edinburgh, Crewe Road, Edinburgh, EH4 2XU

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Book Club

Book Club

There's nothing quite like settling down to read a good book to take you away from the stressors of day to day life! Come and join our merry band of bookworms as we discuss what we've been reading in our monthly Book Club. Read more

Start: 15th June, 2026 at 6:00pm

End: 15th June, 2026 at 7:00pm

Published: 17th April, 2025

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Location: Online

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Coffee, Cake and Chat event in Birmingham with Sam

Coffee, Cake and Chat event in Birmingham with Sam

Come along to our monthly Coffee, Cake and Chat event in Birmingham, and enjoy a cuppa and a slice of cake in the company of other people affected by rare bone marrow failures, and chat with other people who understand what it’s like to live with such a rare disease. Read more

Start: 16th June, 2026 at 10:00am

End: 16th June, 2026 at 1:00pm

Published: 10th March, 2025

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Location: The Exchange , 3 Centenary Square, Birmingham, B1 2DR

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Young People's Support Group Taster Session

Young People's Support Group Taster Session

Are you aged 16-25, and affected by a rare bone marrow failure condition? If so, we'd love you to join us at our young people's support group taster session where we will help you to navigate stressful and uncertain times. Read more

Start: 16th June, 2026 at 6:00pm

End: 16th June, 2026 at 7:00pm

Published: 28th May, 2026

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Location: Online

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Parents and Guardians Chat

Parents and Guardians Chat

This is a monthly online chat group set up for parents and guardians of children and young people who are living with rare bone marrow failures. Read more

Start: 16th June, 2026 at 6:30pm

End: 16th June, 2026 at 7:30pm

Published: 16th May, 2025

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Location: Online

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Living your life with AA Chat

Living your life with AA Chat

This is a quarterly online chat group set up for people who have been living with a rare bone marrow failure condition for a prolonged period of time. Read more

Start: 17th June, 2026 at 12:00pm

End: 17th June, 2026 at 1:00pm

Published: 25th May, 2025

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Location: Online

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Scotland Online Chat

Scotland Online Chat

Whether you're in the Borders, the Shetland Islands, or anywhere in between.......Newly diagnosed or further along the journey - this is for you! Our online chat is a warm friendly space for anyone in Scotland affected by a rare bone marrow disease Read more

Start: 17th June, 2026 at 6:30pm

End: 17th June, 2026 at 7:30pm

Published: 27th May, 2025

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Location: Online

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Newly Diagnosed Chat

Newly Diagnosed Chat

This is a monthly online chat group set up for people who have been newly diagnosed with a rare bone marrow failure. Read more

Start: 18th June, 2026 at 12:30pm

End: 18th June, 2026 at 1:30pm

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Location: Online

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Treatment Chat

Treatment Chat

This is a monthly online chat group set up for people who are undergoing treatment of any kind for a rare bone marrow failure condition. Read more

Start: 24th June, 2026 at 6:30pm

End: 24th June, 2026 at 7:30pm

Published: 10th March, 2025

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Location: Online

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Transplant Chat

Transplant Chat

This is a monthly online chat group set up for people who are either awaiting a bone marrow transplant or who have already had one. Read more

Start: 25th June, 2026 at 12:30pm

End: 25th June, 2026 at 1:30pm

Published: 10th March, 2025

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Location: Online

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Young People's Support Group

Young People's Support Group

Are you aged 16-25, and affected by a rare bone marrow failure condition? If so, we'd love you to join us at our online 6-week young people's support group where we will help you to navigate stressful and uncertain times. Read more

Start: 25th June, 2026 at 6:00pm

End: 30th July, 2026 at 7:00pm

Published: 27th May, 2026

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Location: Online

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Mindfulness for stress taster session

Mindfulness for stress taster session

Learn more about how to practice simple mindfulness techniques in your everyday life in an easy and fun way in our upcoming information session. Read more

Start: 29th June, 2026 at 6:00pm

End: 29th June, 2026 at 7:00pm

Published: 7th May, 2026

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Location: Online

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Partners & Loved Ones Online Chat

Partners & Loved Ones Online Chat

Are you part of someone's circle of support? Are you a partner or a loved one of somebody living with aplastic anaemia or a rare bone marrow failure condition? This online chat is designed to connect you with others who are in similar situations who face similar challenges when a loved one is going through times of illness and uncertainty. Read more

Start: 3rd July, 2026 at 1:00pm

End: 3rd July, 2026 at 2:00pm

Published: 4th June, 2025

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Location: Online

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Coffee, Cake and Chat event in Leeds with Zoe

Coffee, Cake and Chat event in Leeds with Zoe

Zoe holds monthly Coffee, Cake and Chat events at the Leeds Maggie's Centre. Pop along if you are in the area for a cuppa, a slice of cake and a chat. Read more

Start: 7th July, 2026 at 10:00am

End: 7th July, 2026 at 1:00pm

Published: 20th May, 2025

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Location: Maggie's Yorkshire, Alma Street, Leeds, LS9 7BE

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Wills & Trusts in Wills, and Lasting Powers of Attorney

Wills & Trusts in Wills, and Lasting Powers of Attorney

Do you live in England or Wales & want to know more about Wills & Trusts in Wills, and Lasting Powers of Attorney? Join our Information Session and Q&A with Sarah Crowther Read more

Start: 7th July, 2026 at 1:00pm

End: 7th July, 2026 at 2:00pm

Published: 1st May, 2026

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Location: Online

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Parents and Guardians Chat

Parents and Guardians Chat

This is a monthly online chat group set up for parents and guardians of children and young people who are living with rare bone marrow failures. Read more

Start: 14th July, 2026 at 6:30pm

End: 14th July, 2026 at 7:30pm

Published: 16th May, 2025

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Location: Online

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