Monday 7th October – Sunday 13th October 2024     

We are counting down to Dyslexia Awareness Week in October. This is the week in the year where we go even further to help people understand what dyslexia is, that there is effective support available and to explain the up and down-sides of having dyslexia. If you can join us, we would love it!

The theme of this year’s Dyslexia Awareness Week is What’s Your Story?

Look out for posts on our social media pages and for ways you can get involved.

Could you help spread the word about dyslexia?   

Dyslexia brings unique strengths. What’s your story of thriving with dyslexia?  We would really love it if you wanted to share your own dyslexia story with us. How about sending a short video no longer than one minute. Look out for others’ films during the week on our social media channels.

You can use your mobile phone and let our community know what makes you a champion for dyslexia!

Share Your Dyslexia Story!  

Show us how you have overcome your dyslexia or are working to succeed. Send a 1-minute video about your unique journey.

• Email to: events@helenarkell.org.uk
• Share on social media: #DAW24, #Dyslexia, #DyslexiaAwarenessWeek, #WhatsYourStory and tag us in!

Be Helen’s Hero!  

Share your story or take on a challenge!

Could you fundraise during #DAW24 week and become one of Helen’s Heroes?

To launch the celebration of our heroes we are asking our supporters to tell us your story or do something challenging for dyslexia.

Have you done something amazing for dyslexia? Have you overcome a battle and feel like you have found strategies to cope with your dyslexia?

Some Fun Fundraising Ideas to get you started:

• Sponsored run or walk
• Board game marathon
• Bake sale
• Quiz night
• Skydive or wing walk
• Treasure Hunt
• Silent auctions
• School or office dress-up days!

Your fundraising will help even more people with dyslexia make sense of their life. All our heroes will receive a certificate and a place in our hall of fame on our website. Let’s help people with dyslexia know we are proud to share awareness.

Contact: fundraising@helenarkell.org.uk

Support our Royal Parks Half Marathon team

Our magnificent Royal Parks Half Marathon runners are taking part in this race on Sunday 13 October, which is also the last day of Dyslexia Awareness Week. A great final flourish to cap off a week of raising awareness and understanding for dyslexia!

Good luck to all who are taking part! Support them here: Royal Parks Half Marathon 2024 – JustGiving

If you have any questions, email the team on events@helenarkell.org.uk.

Thank you!

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