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Fundraise

Being a small charity, we rely on the support of fundraisers to help us to continue our work to provide support, community, and education to improve the lives of those affected by alopecia.  

This section of our website includes resources, ideas and inspiration to help you to fundraise for Alopecia UK. 

You can read our Ethical Fundraising Policy here. 

Create a JustGiving page

Create a JustGiving page

Start your fundraising for Alopecia UK by setting up a JustGiving page today Read more

Published: 26th June, 2026

Updated: 3rd July, 2026

Author: Amy Johnson

Find a Running Event Near You

Find a Running Event Near You

Find a running event in your local area Read more

Published: 8th July, 2024

Updated: 18th July, 2024

Author: Amy Johnson

Kiltwalk, Scotland's largest mass participation walking event!

Kiltwalk, Scotland's largest mass participation walking event!

Join Scotland's largest mass participation walking event! Read more

Published: 4th July, 2024

Updated: 23rd January, 2026

Author: Amy Johnson

Mad Hatter's Party

Mad Hatter's Party

Host a Mad Hatter's Party to raise awareness and funds for Alopecia UK Read more

Published: 14th June, 2024

Updated: 23rd January, 2026

Author: Amy Johnson

Manchester Half Marathon 2026

Manchester Half Marathon 2026

Take on the Manchester Half Marathon on Sunday 4th October 2026 and experience an exciting, closed-road run through Old Trafford, Stretford and Brooklands. With incredible crowd support, lively entertainment and a famously flat course! Read more

Published: 24th March, 2026

Author: Matthew Small

Other Challenge Events (Not Running)

Other Challenge Events (Not Running)

Find out how you can join a challenge event to raise vital funds and awareness for Alopecia UK Read more

Published: 8th April, 2024

Updated: 23rd January, 2026

Author: Amy Johnson

Oysho Cardiff Half Marathon 2026

Oysho Cardiff Half Marathon 2026

Take on The Cardiff Half Marathon on 4th October, drawing thousands to Wales’ biggest mass-participation event. Its fast, flat course winds past iconic landmarks, all brought to life by incredible crowd support. Read more

Published: 24th March, 2026

Author: Matthew Small

Saucony Run Shoreditch Half Marathon 2026

Saucony Run Shoreditch Half Marathon 2026

Step into something new with the Saucony Run Shoreditch — a brand-new half marathon weaving through the vibrant, creative streets of Shoreditch. Entries are now open and selling fast. Don’t miss your moment — secure your spot at this brand-new half marathon today. Read more

Published: 24th March, 2026

Author: Matthew Small

Sponsor a fundraiser

Sponsor a fundraiser

Show your support to an AUK fundraiser by adding a donation to their fundraising page Read more

Published: 15th February, 2022

Updated: 26th June, 2026

Author: Amy Johnson

Useful Fundraising Resources, Tips & Ideas

Useful Fundraising Resources, Tips & Ideas

We have pulled together some useful resources to help you with your fundraising Read more

Published: 16th February, 2022

Updated: 23rd January, 2026

Author: Amy Johnson

Wear Blue for Alopecia UK

Wear Blue for Alopecia UK

Could you host a Wear Blue for Alopecia UK event in your school, college, university, or workplace? Read more

Published: 14th June, 2024

Updated: 23rd January, 2026

Author: Amy Johnson

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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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