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  1. Blog

Fundraising

Hear about the experiences of our fundraisers and ways to raise funds for AUK

Nick's London Marathon Challenge for AUK

Nick's London Marathon Challenge for AUK

Nick Harding is running the 2025 London Marathon to raise funds and awareness for Alopecia UK Read more

Posted to: Fundraising

Hear about the experiences of our fundraisers and ways to raise funds for AUK

Published: 19th March, 2025

Updated: 23rd April, 2025

Author: Nick Harding

Why I'm going the distance for Alopecia UK this September

Why I'm going the distance for Alopecia UK this September

Ali tells us why she has chosen to raise awareness and funds for Alopecia UK this September Read more

Posted to: Fundraising

Hear about the experiences of our fundraisers and ways to raise funds for AUK

Published: 22nd August, 2024

Author: Alexandra Morrison

Neil Goes the Distance for Alopecia UK

Neil Goes the Distance for Alopecia UK

Neil shares his family's experience with alopecia and how this has inspired him to fundraise for Alopecia UK Read more

Posted to: Fundraising

Hear about the experiences of our fundraisers and ways to raise funds for AUK

Published: 17th June, 2024

Updated: 13th June, 2025

Author: Neil Henderson

My Wig-Free Week for Alopecia UK

My Wig-Free Week for Alopecia UK

Alopecia UK Trustee Emma is going wig-free in public for the first time this September to raise funds and awareness for Alopecia UK. Read more

Posted to: Fundraising

Hear about the experiences of our fundraisers and ways to raise funds for AUK

Published: 22nd September, 2023

Updated: 1st March, 2024

Author: Emma Hickinbotham

Marina's Marathon Challenge

Marina's Marathon Challenge

Marina tells us about her experience in the Brighton Marathon... Read more

Posted to: Fundraising

Hear about the experiences of our fundraisers and ways to raise funds for AUK

Published: 26th April, 2023

Updated: 1st March, 2024

A Cut Above for Alopecia UK

A Cut Above for Alopecia UK

Carolyn tells us about her recent head shave which raised over £1,200 for Alopecia UK Read more

Posted to: Fundraising

Hear about the experiences of our fundraisers and ways to raise funds for AUK

Published: 28th November, 2022

Updated: 1st March, 2024

Top 5 Fundraising Activities

Top 5 Fundraising Activities

In this blog we cover five of the most popular fundraising activities that people undertake for AUK Read more

Posted to: Fundraising

Hear about the experiences of our fundraisers and ways to raise funds for AUK

Published: 16th February, 2022

Updated: 23rd January, 2026

Diamond Wig Bank - A Gem of a Fundraising Idea!

Diamond Wig Bank - A Gem of a Fundraising Idea!

We caught up with Lyndsey Brack and quizzed her about her Wig Bank, which has provided many wigs to those with alopecia at a fraction of the retail cost AND raised over £4,000 for Alopecia UK! Read more

Posted to: Fundraising

Hear about the experiences of our fundraisers and ways to raise funds for AUK

Published: 27th July, 2021

Updated: 17th October, 2025

Jon's 40th Birthday Big Chop

Jon's 40th Birthday Big Chop

Jon Milligan is marking the occasion of his 40th birthday by chopping his long locks and raising money for Alopecia UK Read more

Posted to: Fundraising

Hear about the experiences of our fundraisers and ways to raise funds for AUK

Published: 3rd February, 2021

Updated: 28th July, 2022

The Sensitivity of the Head Shave

The Sensitivity of the Head Shave

Our Operations Manager Amy talks about a method of fundraising that needs to be handled sensitively and is one of the few fundraising activities that can continue in times of social distancing. Read more

Posted to: Fundraising

Hear about the experiences of our fundraisers and ways to raise funds for AUK

Published: 26th January, 2021

Updated: 1st March, 2024

Author: Amy Johnson

Caring in a time of coronavirus

Caring in a time of coronavirus

Operations Manager Amy explains the current challenges the charity is facing and explains ways that you can still support Alopecia UK whilst continuing to social distance Read more

Posted to: Fundraising

Hear about the experiences of our fundraisers and ways to raise funds for AUK

Published: 21st January, 2021

Updated: 1st March, 2024

Author: Anonymised User

Zoe and Leanna's Shetland Shave!

Zoe and Leanna's Shetland Shave!

Way up North in Shetland, Zoe and Leanna raise a huge total for Alopecia UK! Read more

Posted to: Fundraising

Hear about the experiences of our fundraisers and ways to raise funds for AUK

Published: 8th October, 2019

Updated: 1st March, 2024

Author: Anonymised User

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  • We're all the same inside

    We're all the same inside

  • Matt Warder

    Matt Warder

    Trustee

  • Anne Maton

    Anne Maton

    Senior Fundraising Manager

  • The Medical Dismissal Study

    The Medical Dismissal Study

    Invitation to take part in a research study from King's College London on dismissal by healthcare services. Help improve services for long-term conditions like alopecia.

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  • Common Treatments for Alopecia Areata

    Information about common treatments for Alopecia Areata

  • Alopecia Areata

    Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition that causes sudden, patchy hair loss on the scalp, beard, eyebrows, eyelashes, or other parts of the body. It affects people of all ages and backgrounds and can vary in severity from small round patches to complete hair loss across the scalp and body.

  • Alopecia and Covid-19 (New Coronavirus)

    Alopecia and Covid-19 (New Coronavirus)

    A statement from Alopecia UK regarding COVID-19 and vaccines.

  • Pattern Hair Loss

    Pattern hair loss is the most common type of hair loss. It occurs in both men and women and becomes more common with increasing age. Around 50% of men over 50 and 50% of women over 65 are affected, though it can also start in younger adults and occasionally in early teen years.

  • Lichen Planopilaris (LPP)

    Lichen planopilaris (LPP) is a type of scarring alopecia that primarily affects the scalp, most commonly in middle-aged women, although it also occurs in men, young adults, and, rarely, in children.

  • Can I dye my hair when I have alopecia?

  • Telogen Effluvium

    In telogen effluvium (TE), more hairs than usual enter the resting phase, leading to increased shedding. Instead of losing up to 100 hairs daily, some people may lose up to 300 hairs a day, resulting in noticeable thinning of hair volume.

  • Why does hair sometimes grow back white after alopecia areata?

  • A Guide to Wigs

    A Guide to Wigs

    Links to our downloaded PDF wig guide, and information on the NHS England wig report.

  • Responding to the events from the 2022 Oscars

    Responding to the events from the 2022 Oscars

    We respond to the events from the 2022 Academy Awards ceremony and the actions of Will Smith

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