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Good luck to our Royal Parks Half 2025 runners!

Running for Dyslexia Awareness!

This Dyslexia Awareness Week, we’re celebrating our incredible Royal Parks Half Marathon team as they gear up to race through the heart of London on Sunday 12 October.

By taking on this challenge, they’re not only raising vital funds to support people with dyslexia — they’re also helping to shine a spotlight on dyslexia and the importance of understanding and support.

A huge shout-out to Alex, Dan, Emma, Rachael, Tim and Andy — we’re so proud of you.

We’ll be cheering you every step of the way!

Please show your support and help them cross that finish line — every donation makes a difference! Donate

By Helen Arkell|2025-10-31T10:37:38+00:00October 7th, 2025|Fundraising news|Comments Off

Farnham Charity Bike Ride 2025

Take part in the 17^th 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 21st September 2025, 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 Nina Soane|2025-08-22T15:40:51+01:00July 7th, 2025|Fundraising news|Comments Off

Fancy taking on one of the top marathons in 2026?

We are excited to invite you to take part in three fantastic events, helping to raise funds for Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity while enjoying the spectacular views these cities have to offer. Whether you want to take on the UK’s second largest marathon or explore a scenic city route abroad , the choice is yours!

Manchester Marathon

The adidas Manchester Marathon, is an iconic event drawing participants from all over the world to the vibrant streets of Greater Manchester

When: 19th April 2026

Paris Marathon

Now one of the biggest marathons in the world, The Schnieder Electric Paris Marathon showcases some of the most beautiful landmarks of the city, passing Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe.

When: 12th April 2026

Brighton Marathon

One of the UK’s favourite marathons through the vibrant streets of Brighton, finishing on the seafront. Brighton marathon weekend has a great atmosphere and includes an exhibition as well as other race distances over the weekend.

When: 12th April

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

By Nina Soane|2025-07-10T16:25:44+01:00June 26th, 2025|Fundraising news, Homepage featured, Latest news|Comments Off

Congratulations to our London Marathon team!

A huge THANK YOU to our amazing London Marathon 2025 runners!

Our incredible team of six conquered 26.2 miles, showing true grit, passion and determination every step of the way.

It was an uncomfortably hot, sunny day and we are totally in awe of their incredible achievement. It takes months of training though the winter months and is a huge commitment – we can’t thank Becky, Susie, Arthur, Matt, Katie and Emily enough!

As a team they have already raised over £16,000 and their efforts will make a real difference, helping children and adults with dyslexia get the vital support they need through Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity.

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.

By Helen Arkell|2025-04-28T15:47:08+01:00April 28th, 2025|Fundraising news, Homepage featured|Comments Off

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!

By Helen Arkell|2025-04-28T16:00:02+01:00April 2nd, 2025|Fundraising news|Comments Off

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 Nina Soane|2025-03-14T16:36:17+00:00March 14th, 2025|Fundraising news|Comments Off

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

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

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 Helen Arkell|2024-10-29T10:18:19+00:00September 24th, 2024|Fundraising news|Comments Off

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 Helen Arkell|2024-06-26T12:41:45+01:00June 26th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off

Farnham Charity Bike Ride

Take part in the 16^th 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 Helen Arkell|2024-10-29T10:19:26+00:00June 7th, 2024|Fundraising news|Comments Off

Running for Dyslexia Awareness!

Take part in the 17th Farnham Charity Bike Ride in aid of Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity!

Paris Marathon

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

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Take part in the 17^th Farnham Charity Bike Ride in aid of Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity!

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