I'm running the Great North Run 2026
In June 2025 my little boy Thomas was diagnosed with Severe Aplastic Anemia, the strength and resilience he has shown us during his recovery has been amazing. 

My family will be forever grateful to the charities and donor that helped us through the darkest moments.........it's now time to give back to those charities and help all the families currently experiencing this disorder and also the future generations that will be effected.

What is aplastic anaemia?
Aplastic anaemia is a rare and life threatening condition caused by the bone marrow not functioning properly.

In people with aplastic anaemia, the bone marrow fails to produce enough of all three types of blood cells – red, white and platelets.

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.

The Aplastic Anaemia Trust is the only charity in the UK dedicated to supporting people affected by aplastic anaemia and funding research into this rare form of bone marrow failure.

The Aplastic Anaemia Trust make sure that no one affected by aplastic anaemia feels alone. They provide informed and caring support, they provide community. They 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.

Thank you for your support.
Stephen Stephen Holyoak