My youngest son, Fin, developed alopecia areata back in April 2024. It went on to become alopecia totalis. As a family we were so upset and didn’t know where to turn for help and advice and that’s where Alopecia UK came in. Their website and Facebook community provided so much information and support. I learnt about what treatments were available, how to help support Fin with friends and at school. Brochures were made available to share with his teachers to help them navigate this tricky condition.

Whilst Fin remains fit and healthy, for which we are so grateful, no one wants their child to go through anything that makes them look different in a way that can be so damaging to self-esteem in such formative years. Luckily Fin has shown incredible resilience and we are so proud of him but we want to raise funds to help fund more research and, fingers crossed, a cure in the future for this mysterious autoimmune condition.

I am in training for my first marathon and am so happy it’s my home city’s one! Running for Alopecia UK is a real privilege. If you can help support by sponsoring me, I would be so grateful. Fin is totally on board and excited to be my poster boy for this amazing cause.

Alopecia UK is a small charity working to improve the lives of those affected by alopecia. The charity has aims around Support, Awareness and Research.

Alopecia UK relies on the support of fundraisers and donors to continue the fantastic work it does.

Thank you for supporting me with my fundraising efforts. I really appreciate your support and so does Alopecia UK! Pollyanne Conway