We're running the Hackney Half  2026 to support people with a rare form of bone marrow failure called aplastic anaemia. 

We are Annie, Izzy and Bee, and we are running the Hackney Half Marathon on behalf of the Aplastic Anaemia Trust on May 17th. Bee’s father sadly passed away in 2012 from Aplastic Anemaia and was supported by this wonderful charity for over 10 years. This charity receives no government funding and relies solely on donations and fundraising events. Money donated will go towards funding research and providing support for all affected by this rare bone marrow failure. Any donations would be greatly appreciated to support such an amazing cause.

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.

By donation you'll be....

• Providing support. The AAT are determined that everyone diagnosed with AA in the UK should have someone to talk to - someone who really understands what they’re facing
• Funding some really exciting research, which could mean more treatment options, and a deeper understanding of why current treatments work for some people and not others

Enabling research and improving treatment for aplastic anaemia, means that in the future no-one will have to lose someone they love to this condition.

That’s why we're asking you to donate for the future of AA research and support.

Thank you for your support.

-Annie, Bee and Isobel

Hannah Mitchell