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2nd hand clothes sold in aid of aniridia

A boutique selling second hand clothes donated £456 of its profits to Aniridia Network. Feel Good Fashion takes in preloved clothes and sells them on, aiming to reduce waste. The proceeds are split: 40% to the previous owner, 40% to … Continue reading

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Golf competion raffles raise £1000

The Tidworth Garrison Golf Club runs an annual open competition for seniors, and alongside it a fundraising raffle. For the past 2 years Vice Captain John has arranged for it to be in aid of aniridia. His 4 year granddaughter … Continue reading

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Tricia’s fundraising hike up Snowdon

Tricia was motivated to raise mone for Aniridia Network by her 8 year old granddaughter. Olivia is a very bright fun loving child with sporadic aniridia. Her plan was to get sponsored to walk up and down Snowdon; the highest … Continue reading

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Sunglasses Day raises shade over £30

A class of children has collected £30.10 for Aniridia Network by holding a sunglasses day. Zinovia, who has aniridia and her 8 year old classmates at Milton CofE Primary School brought in a donation and funky glasses this week, as … Continue reading

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Team Todd’s triathlon triumph

Dan, Sam & Nathan raised £1,385 for us by attempting the Arundel Sprint Triathlon. A huge well done to them and and thank you to everyone who supported them . Dan’s daughter Olivia was born with aniridia in 2013 so … Continue reading

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Laura’s story

Laura, who has aniridia, kindly reached out to us to share her story. Her passion for sport and strength to support others to find the enjoyment she has, shines through. For Rare Diseases Day 2021, the key messages are; Rare … Continue reading

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Channel swim fundraiser

A woman has raised £2,629 for people with aniridia and WAGR syndrome by completing a gruelling swim across the English Channel – at the second attempt. Nicola S Morgan took on the challenge to help buy a £1,800 electronic magnifier … Continue reading

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Send Christmas cards by aniridics to fund treatments conference

Are you planning to post Christmas cards to your friends and family? We suggest you send our e-cards instead and tackle aniridia too! The cards even have lovely designs by children from around the world who have aniridia. Send us your design … Continue reading

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Summer Cycling Fundraiser

Teresa & Vaughan Kay, along with their friends Thomas Thorpe & Vicky Grimmer, have challenged themselves to a summer of fundraising, by taking part in 4 big cycling events. And half of all the money raised will go to the … Continue reading

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Family fundraising nets £100

Aniridia Network trustee James and his wife set up a stall in their front garden as part of a local jumbletrail. Residents sell bric-a-brac and homemade food while neighbours explore the streets to pick up bargains. They sold a lawnmower, … Continue reading

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