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Category Archives: Fundraising
500km Bike Ride Fundraiser
Cyclist Matt Hill took on his biggest challenge yet in aid of the Aniridia Network – riding 500km in a single day! That’s 100km further than the ride he completed for us last year. On Saturday 16th June, Matt cycled across … Continue reading
Half Marathon Fundraiser
Katja Lumezi’s daughter Tina was born with aniridia, and from the moment she was diagnosed they have received “immensely valuable” support from the Aniridia Network and Moorfields Eye Hospital. To show their gratitude, Katja ran the Hackney Half Marathon on … Continue reading
Clear out raises over £35
Like everyone, we’ve got stuff in the house we don’t really need. So as part of a neighbourhood event we held a jumble sale in front of our house. The proceeds were split between our two favourite charities. Once we … Continue reading
Boxing Fundraiser for ANUK
David Simpson has taken part in the Judgement Day charity boxing contest at the York Hall arena in Bethnal Green, London. The event itself was raising money for Action for Children, but each boxer could also raise money for the charity … Continue reading
400km in 1 day fundraising bike ride
Matt rode his bike 408 miles from London to Worcestershire and back again, in one day to raise money for Aniridia Network UK. He set out at sunrise and rode as the temperature soared to 40°C. He retuned 15 hours … Continue reading
Golden wedding celebration fundraises £95
Being married for 50 years is an achievement. This is the milestone that my parents achieved in March this year. My father has aniridia (as to the best of our knowledge did his father), as did his brother. When my … Continue reading
Milkshakes fund rare disease charities
A business has found an alternative way of raising money for our charity to shaking collection tins – shaking milk! The Pour House in Shrewsbury opened in 2015 as a coffee house by day and cocktail bar by night. … Continue reading
Kids complete Mini Great North Run in aid of aniridia
Four children, one with aniridia took part in this years Mini Great North Run to raise funds for us. Their generous sponsors gave £525 via JustGiving plus a £100 cheque, for them completing the 1.5 kilometre challenge which is open to 3 … Continue reading
School girl bakes buns in aid of friend’s aniridia
By Natasha My daughter has aniridia. A girl at her school, not much older than Violet held a bun sale to raise money for a charity of my daughter’s choice. The girl arranged it all by herself, made all the posters to … Continue reading
Mark’s 115km triathlon for ANUK
With your support Mark swam, cycled and ran 115 kilometres to raise £185 for Aniridia Network UK. He trained for the Cleveland Steelman triathlon earlier this month. It began with a 2,000m swim around a lake. Then straight out of the water … Continue reading
