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Thank you Fundraisers

We are very fortunate to have a loyal supporter community, who go out of their way to raise money for us.

It's because of them we are able to provided support to people affected with aplastic anaemia and fund research. To find out for about the latest research we funded take a look at this page. 

We wanted to highlight a few of the amazing things that some of our fabulous fundraisers have been doing recently and use this opportunity to say THANK YOU to everyone supporting us. 

These are the people who are fundraising for the future of AA research.

For Tomas

A huge thank you to Tomás, Úna, Padraig, Meadbh, Róisín, Conor and everyone who supported this incredible family with their fundraising. They recently donated 10,000 euros to us. They ran half marathons, had tractor rallies and Quiz Night

THANK YOU!

Claire

On the 26th April, Claire ran 26.2 miles in the London Marathon 2025. 

Thank you Claire. 

We have a limited number of London Marathon places for 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029. 

More details here

Rayner’s Runners

This incredible team have been running in support their friend's daughter. 

They've done the Skegness 10k, North Lincs 10k and half marathon, Manchester Marathon, Leeds Marathon and still got the Grimsby 10k and Great North Run to go. 

Thank you to the whole team; Chris, Deb, Emma, Nat, Ben, Dave, Lauren, Sam, Steve, Alex, Kirsty, Craig, Roger, Chloe, Paul and Mel.

Ellyn

Thank you Ellyn who recently held a coffee and cake morning for us and raised over £2000!

Thank you Ellyn.

Terrie & the Walkie Talkies

Terrie was joined by her friends the 'Walkie Talkies'  and collectively they walked 300 in a month. 

Enjoying walks together they raised money in memory of Cliff Taylor.

Thank you Walkie Talkies. 

Our London Landmarks Half Marathon Runners

In April, Sean, Harry, Nic, Claire, Tasha and Becca all ran the London Landmarks Half Marathon for us. Thank you team!

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Been Inspired?

Why not take a look at our fundraising page, or get in touch with Hannah, our Community Fundraising and Events Manager? [email protected]

Fundraising Events Page

Published: 9th May, 2025

Author: Hannah Mitchell

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