Meet our London Marathon 2025 runners!

Support our amazing London Marathon 2025 runners

Our dedicated team of 6 runners are pushing themselves to the limit training in preparation for the event on 27 April.

Their passion and determination will not only carry them through 26.2 miles but will also help children and adults with dyslexia in urgent need of support.

Click on their stories below to find out what led them to go the extra mile for Helen Arkell and how you can support them.

Good luck everyone!

Rebecca is running the London Marathon 2025
Susie is running the London Marathon
Matthew is running the London Marathon
Katie is running the London Marathon
Arthur is running the London Marathon
Emily is running the London Marathon
By |2025-04-16T13:32:25+01:00April 16th, 2025|Fundraising news, Homepage featured|0 Comments

Thank you to our Fleet Half Marathon 2025 Runners!

Thank you to our Fleet Half Marathon Runners!

We want to say a big thank you to Marc, Adrian and Jess who completed the Fleet Half Marathon on Sunday the 16th March for Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity!

The sun shone as they took to the roads bright and early to complete this incredible challenge and raise vital funds and awareness for people with dyslexia across the UK. The team at Helen Arkell cheered them on every step of the way!

Together, they have made such a difference, and the team at Helen Arkell wants to say a big Thank you!

You can still help support their challenge here.

 

 

By |2025-04-25T08:37:14+01:00March 20th, 2025|Fundraising news|0 Comments

Take on a Challenge! – Miles in May and The Big Walk for Dyslexia

We are excited to invite you to take part in two fantastic events, helping to raise funds for Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity while enjoying the great outdoors. Whether you want to explore beautiful Farnham Park with your teddy or take on a virtual challenge at your own pace, there’s something for everyone!

The Big Walk for Dyslexia 

Bring your teddy and enjoy a fun family walk through Farnham Park, ending with a Teddy Bears’ Tea at our Centre. Great fun for families, dogs, and all ages!

When: 1st June 2025

Where: Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity, Farnham, GU9 7DR

Time: 10:30 am – 11:00 am start

Cost: £7 per adult (kids under 12 & dogs free)

Sponsorship: Suggested £30 per adult (optional for kids)

Extras: Tea, coffee, and cake at the finish!

Help make a difference to the lives of people with dyslexia and sign up today!

Sign up to the Big Walk for Dyslexia!

 

Miles in May, Virtual challenge

Stay active while making a difference! Choose your distance (10k, 21k, or 42k) and walk anywhere, anytime throughout May. Set up a fundraising page, track your progress, and join our Facebook community for support as we all come together to help change more lives impacted by dyslexia. Raise £250 or more to enter our prize draw!

Set yourself a challenge this May, sign up now!

Sign up to Miles in May!

 

We can’t wait to see you!

By |2025-03-18T14:57:59+00:00March 18th, 2025|Fundraising news, Latest news|0 Comments

Good luck to our Fleet Half Marathon 2025 runners!

Our amazing Fleet Half Marathon team are taking part in the race in Fleet on Sunday 16th March .

By taking on this challenge they are not only raising funds for people with dyslexia but raising awareness too.

Good luck to Marc, Adrian and Jess!

We’ll be there cheering you on!

Please support their incredible efforts and help them get to the finish line!

By |2025-03-14T16:36:17+00:00March 14th, 2025|Fundraising news|0 Comments

Thank you to our fantastic Royal Parks Half Marathon team!

We want to say a huge thank you to the amazing Helen Arkell team for being part of this year’s Royal Parks Half Marathon.

After weeks of training in all weathers, they joined 16,000 runners on a route through 4 of the beautiful Royal Parks, passing many iconic London landmarks on the way.

Our runners were incredible, and we loved seeing them wearing Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity’s name with pride as they crossed the finish line.

Congratulations to Ceri, Joanna, Peter, Alice, Jack and Chris!

As well as flying the flag for dyslexia, they have raised an incredible £4,140 so far!

You can still donate to their fundraising efforts here: Royal Parks Half 2024

If you would like to join our 2025 team, please email events@helenarkell.org.uk

Royal Parks Half Marathon 2024
Royal Parks Half Marathon 2024
Royal Parks Half Marathon 2024

By |2024-10-29T10:17:53+00:00October 18th, 2024|Fundraising news|0 Comments

Good luck to our Royal Parks Half 2024 runners!

During Dyslexia Awareness Week, our amazing Royal Parks Half Marathon team are taking part in the race in central London on Sunday 13 October.

By taking on this challenge they are not only raising funds for people with dyslexia but raising awareness too.

Good luck to Chris, Alice, Peter, Ceri, Caroline, Jack and  Joanna!

We’ll be there cheering you on!

Please support their incredible efforts and help them get to the finish line!

By |2024-10-29T10:18:19+00:00September 24th, 2024|Fundraising news|0 Comments

Case studies needed!

Author Margaret Rooke is bringing out a book to inspire secondary school students with dyslexia, to show them that life after school can be so much better.

The book will include interviews with young people who’ve left school, aged 17-26, Everyone who takes part will be able to check everything that’s written to make sure they’re happy with it.

Margaret wants to make sure there is a true diversity of contributors to the book, so that readers can relate to it well. She needs to include more young people from a wider variety of ethnic backgrounds, for instance African, Caribbean, Asian, Latin, Greek and Turkish, She also would like to include a few more who have jobs some wouldn’t view as professional or impressive, but they feel satisfied by their work.

The book will be a sister book to Dyslexia is My Superpower (Most of the Time) and Creative, Successful, Dyslexic. It will be published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers and available worldwide.

If you are able to help or have any questions, please do contact her on margaretrooke@btinternet.com

By |2024-06-26T12:41:45+01:00June 26th, 2024|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Farnham Charity Bike Ride

Take part in the 16th Farnham Charity Bike Ride in aid of Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity!

This exciting event is suitable for cyclists of all ages and abilities! Explore stunning countryside, discover charming villages and challenge yourself as you help Helen Arkell raise vital awareness and funds to enable us to continue to support many more people through their journey with dyslexia.

This year’s event will take place on Sunday 15th September 2024, starting on Castle Street, Farnham.

  • Children aged under 16 go FREE when accompanied by a fee-paying adult
  • Free medal for all finishers
  • Four routes to choose from: 16 miles, 25 miles, 50 miles, and 75-miles!

For the full event details and to sign up please visit their website

Contact the Helen Arkell fundraising team on 01252 792400 or fundraising@helenarkell.org.uk for fundraising support.

Please note this event is run and organised by The Hedgehogs and St. Andrews Infant School PTA.

By |2024-10-29T10:19:26+00:00June 7th, 2024|Fundraising news|0 Comments

Thank you to our incredible London Marathon team

A massive thank you to our 2024 London Marathon heroes, for going above and beyond for the cause of dyslexia, and for really making a difference.

Five intrepid runners signed up for the Helen Arkell team in this year’s London Marathon which took place on 21 April.

It’s a gruelling test of endurance and considered the pinnacle of achievement for many runners. All of our runners completed the course, encouraged by the incredible atmosphere and cheering crowds along the route.

Darren, Douglas, Jack, Jemima and Naomi all showed incredible determination to help us fulfil our mission to transform the lives of children and adults with dyslexia.

The months of intense training in order to manage the 26.2 miles involved running whatever the weather, on dark evenings after work and chilly early mornings.

On the day itself, the team all completed one of the greatest challenges there is, collecting their hard earned medals before celebrating with proud family and friends.

You still have the opportunity to lend your support. Your contribution, regardless of its size, can really make a difference to our work. Together, we can create a lasting impact in the lives of those with dyslexia.

If you wish to sponsor our runners, please visit their individual fundraising pages here.

London Marathon 2025

If you’ve been inspired by this year’s runners, and are successful in the ballot for the 2025 London Marathon, you can apply for a place to be part of the Helen Arkell team.

If you would like to apply for one of our charity places, complete the short form here: London Marathon 2025.

By |2024-07-23T16:32:33+01:00April 24th, 2024|Fundraising news|0 Comments

Meet our London Marathon runners 2024

Support our amazing London Marathon 2024 runners

These dedicated individuals are pushing themselves to the limit training in preparation for the event on 21 April.

And if that wasn’t enough, they’re running to raise funds for the people we support at Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity.

Click on their stories below to find out what led them to commit to running for Helen Arkell and how you can support them.

Darren is running the marathon
Jack is running the London Marathon
Naomi is running the London Marathon
Douglas is running the London Marathon
By |2024-04-24T09:29:40+01:00March 25th, 2024|Fundraising news|0 Comments

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