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Support Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity at Fleet Half Marathon 2025

Take Part in the Fleet Half Marathon and Support Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity!

Are you ready to lace up your running shoes and take on a challenge? The Fleet Half Marathon is just around the corner! This fantastic event is the perfect springboard for the London Marathon or other spring races. With its fairly flat course and cheering crowds along the route, it promises a memorable experience for every runner.

📅 When? March 16th, 2024
📍 Where? Fleet, Hampshire

Why Run with Team Helen Arkell?

By taking part in the Fleet Half Marathon, you’ll be running for more than just the finish line – you’ll be helping us support children, young people, and adults with dyslexia. Every step you take will help change lives! Here’s how you can get involved:

Secure your charity spot today!

A £20 non-refundable deposit secures your place.
Commit to raising a minimum sponsorship of £100 to make a real difference.
Register now!

As part of Team Helen Arkell, you’ll receive:

A personalised Helen Arkell technical top to wear with pride.
Expert support and advice to help you prepare.
A team cheering you on every step of the way!

Don’t miss out – register for a charity place now and start your journey with Team Helen Arkell.

Have Your Own Place?

If you’ve already secured your own place in the race, we’d still love to have you on Team Helen Arkell! There’s no minimum sponsorship requirement – just raise as much as you can, and we’ll support you along the way. Every penny counts!

Important Details

All participants must be 17 years or older on race day.
For more information about the race itself, visit the Fleet Half Marathon website.

Join Us Today!

Whether you’re chasing a personal best, running for a personal reason, or simply want to be part of an incredible community event, the Fleet Half Marathon is the place to be this March. Let’s make a difference together – join Team Helen Arkell and help us create brighter futures for people with dyslexia.

Register for your charity place now: https://helenarkell.org.uk/events/fleet-half-marathon-2025/

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at enquiries@helenarkell.org.uk or by calling 01252 792 400

Thank you for your support!

By Marcy Rice|2024-12-10T09:22:51+00:00December 9th, 2024|Fundraising news, Latest news, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Christmas Champions – Unwrap a New Future

This Christmas we have launched our crowdfunding campaign to help us provide vital support for people with dyslexia from disadvantaged backgrounds.

With the cost-of-living crisis hitting hard and little government funding available, many families are unable to afford essential dyslexia assessments and tutoring. But together, we can change that.

🌟 Making a Difference

Every year, we support over 1,500 individuals with dyslexia. Thanks to donations, 93% of those we help report improved confidence and reduced anxiety, while 94% experience enhanced literacy skills.

This year, our Christmas Crowdfunding Campaign, we are calling on our supporters to help us raise funds make sure everyone can get the advice and support they need on their journey with dyslexia.

🎁 How You Can Help

£15 can part-fund family consultations
£75 can contribute to a life-changing assessment for a child
As a thank-you, donations of £75 or more will receive a pack of our beautiful Christmas cards!

🌟 Be a Christmas Champion

Visit our Christmas Champions – Unwrap a New Future Crowdfunder page and help us make sure every child and adult who needs support can access it—this Christmas and beyond.

Together, we can empower more learners and give the gift of confidence, literacy, and a brighter future.

Thank you for being a part of the change this holiday season. 🎄

By Marcy Rice|2024-12-09T16:18:52+00:00November 26th, 2024|Latest news, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Christmas Silent Auction

The festive season is here, and with it comes the opportunity to give back while treating yourself to something truly special. We are delighted to share with you our Christmas Silent Auction. This is a chance to bid for unique treasures, indulge in exclusive experiences, all to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and adults with dyslexia.

What’s on Offer?

We are thrilled to present a collection of exceptional items including:

Rare Bottles of Vintage Port and Whisky
Limited Edition Pints
Jewellery
Unforgettable Experiences
And much more!

How your bid can make a difference

The funds raised through the auction will help support Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity to empower individuals with dyslexia through life-changing assessments, resources, and support. A donation of £100 could help fund a transformative assessment for a child, equipping them with the tools and confidence to thrive.

Together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of many this holiday season.

The Christmas Silent Auction is now live online! Don’t miss your chance to explore and bid on these incredible items:

👉 Place Your Bid Here

Huge thanks to Nigel Macdonald for generously donating the rare vintage and whiskey.

And thank you for your generosity, and from all of us at Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity

By Marcy Rice|2024-12-09T16:18:35+00:00November 26th, 2024|Latest news, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Signed ‘Max Magic’ books now available in our shop!

We are delighted to announce that we are now selling signed copies of the Max Magic trilogy, written by Farnham author Tom Easton and TV’s Magician Stephen Mullhern.

These books are now available in our bookshop and make the perfect Christmas present for any young reader. The magical stories for children follow the story of Max, a budding young magician, inspired by Stephen Mulhern’s incredible story of his journey to become a magician, performer and TV star.

“These engaging books are perfect for sparking children’s imaginations. Thank you for presenting these in a dyslexia-friendly format for our learners,” said Claire Harvey, Head of Education at Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity.

We stock all three books in the Max Magic collection, which you can order online or find them at our Farnham Centre.

Watch the special message from author Tom here and stop at our shop for more ‘magical’ stocking fillers for all ages this Christmas!

By Helen Arkell|2024-12-09T16:18:26+00:00November 15th, 2024|Latest news, Shop news|0 Comments

Dyslexic readers needed for an eye tracking study!

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A team of researchers at the University College London are looking for participants to help in a study aimed at understanding the reading patterns of individuals with dyslexia.

This research will help better understand the cognitive processes that underlie reading. They will use an eye-tracker to do this. By monitoring readers’ eye movements, you can learn a great deal about the moment-to-moment decisions made by readers. Reading is a vital skill in modern society and finding out more about how we achieve this amazing skill can help us better understand how to teach reading or to help those who struggle. Participants will be asked to attend a single session lasting between 1-1.5 hours at 26 Bedford Way, University College London, WC1H 0AP

During the session you will be asked to:

Complete several tasks measuring general language skills.
Read short extracts of text off a computer screen while your eye movements are recorded.

To be eligible you must:

Have a dyslexia diagnosis and be aged between 18-40 years old.
Have native-level English proficiency (or spoken English for 15+ years).
Have Normal or corrected-to-normal vision (with glasses or preferably contact
lenses).
Have no history of significant hearing loss or neurological disease.

Participants will be compensated for their time by receiving either £9/hour or 1 Credit/hour and will be helping grow our understanding in how best to help those with dyslexia, learn in the best way possible.

Please contact Haibei Wang if you are interested in taking part in this study:

Haibei.wang.23@ucl.ac.uk

+44 (0)7503986873

By Marcy Rice|2024-07-01T11:54:26+01:00July 1st, 2024|Latest news, Research news|0 Comments

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