Monthly Archives: November 2011

Charity strategy update

Plans for the next two years were the result of the trustee’s latest strategy day. We decided the charity’s priorities for 2011-12 were: increasing the number of volunteers boosting funds raised from donors strengthening how we administer the organisation. Katie, … Continue reading

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Give as you Live – a simple way to raise money for Aniridia Network UK

Would you like to raise money for Aniridia Network UK? Do you shop online? Then why not join Give as you Live? It’s an online shopping portal run by Everyclick.com featuring many well known high street stores such as: Marks … Continue reading

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Harry wins teen “Caring For Others” award

A boy with aniridia has won an award for his caring nature. Harry, 16, from the Exeter area won the “Caring For Others” category in the Teen Awards run by the Exeter Express & Echo newspaper. The awards “show that teenagers … Continue reading

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Fact check on Daily Mail piece about teenager with WAGR/11p deletion syndrome

A recent Daily Mail article aroused our interest. The piece features Gemma who has WAGR, also known as 11p deletion syndrome after its genetic cause. It includes aniridia among its possible symptoms. We were glad to see a national newspaper … Continue reading

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Give as you Live – a simple way to raise money for Aniridia Network UK

Would you like to raise money for Aniridia Network UK? Do you shop online? Then why not join Give as you Live? It’s an online shopping portal run by Everyclick.com featuring many well known high street stores such as: Marks … Continue reading

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Charity strategy update

Plans for the next two years were the result of the trustee’s latest strategy day. We decided the charity’s priorities for 2011-12 were: increasing the number of volunteers boosting funds raised from donors strengthening how we administer the organisation. Katie, … Continue reading

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Sinead’s introduction

Hi, my name is Sinead. I am 29 years old. I have aniridia, nystagmus, coloboma, and glaucoma. I am registered blind as I have only have 5% vision. I live in the Republic of Ireland and am the country’s first … Continue reading

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