20 Stories for 20 Years

As we mark the milestone of our 20th anniversary in 2025, we want to take a moment to reflect on the impact we’ve made together—and we need YOUR help to do that!

For two decades, Alopecia UK has been dedicated to making a difference in the lives of individuals, families, and communities. Whether you’ve volunteered, donated, fundraised, attended one of our events, or directly benefitted from some form of peer support from us, your story matters. Your experiences have shaped our journey, and now, we’re asking you to share them with us!

Why Share Your Story?

Your story is part of our legacy. By sharing how Alopecia UK has touched your life, you’ll help us celebrate the past 20 years and inspire others to join us in making an even greater impact in the future. Plus, your story could be featured across our website, social media, and incorporated into Alopecia Awareness Month in September. 

Perhaps you remember the days of our online forum from our old website. Or maybe you were part of the 2013 flash mob in Liverpool. It could be that your child has benefitted from our story booklets or Schools Pack. Or perhaps you've really valued Alopecia UK's recent advocacy work for the new JAK inhibitor treatments. You might have fundraised for us or benefitted from attending one of our support groups or events. Whatever your story, we hope you will consider sharing. 

How to Participate:

We’re looking for 20 inspiring stories from people like you to share what Alopecia UK has meant to you over the years. Your story could be about a volunteer experience, the difference our peer support has made in your life, or how you’ve seen our work change the alopecia community. 

To get involved, complete our form to share your story with us. 

If you would prefer to record a short video, or submit a meaningful photo with a brief caption, we are happy to receive different formats. Send alternative formats to [email protected]. 

Your story might be shared on our social media platforms and website this year, and during our Alopecia Awareness Month in September. We encourage you to share your submission with your friends and family as an additional way to raise awareness and draw attention to our 20th anniversary year. If we are inundated with submissions, we may not be able to use every story shared with us. We thank everyone for getting involved. 

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Why We Need YOU

Your stories show the heart and soul of what we do. From volunteers who have given countless hours to those whose lives have been transformed, Alopecia UK is built on the strength of this incredible community. These 20 stories will help us celebrate our journey and share the impact we’ve had over the years.

We can’t wait to read your stories and celebrate all we’ve accomplished together. Thank you for being part of our journey in the past 20 years. 

Questions?

If you have any questions or need assistance with your submission, please get in touch with us at [email protected]