Fundraising stories

We’re proud to shine a spotlight on Sophie and Micky’s incredible fundraising journey.  Sophie and Micky took on an inspiring challenge, walking and hiking a staggering 870 miles of the Wales Coast Path—from rugged cliffs to stunning beaches, through bustling cities and quiet towns—all to raise awareness and vital funds for Immunodeficiency UK.  Jasper

The Immunodeficiency UK community is overjoyed to celebrate the incredible fundraising efforts of our dear supporter, Shauna. Driven by her love and concern for her nephew, Oliver, Shauna recently completed an exhilarating skydive that has raised an astounding £1,000 for our charity.  Oliver has been courageously navigating the challenges of a rare genetic condition

Running for a Cause Close to Home Katie has an immunodeficiency, so she knew she wanted to do something to support others facing similar challenges. She rallied her husband Andy and sister Jackie, and together they took on an incredible feat - the London Landmarks Half Marathon. Despite the gruelling training and 13.1-mile race

On a sunny day in May, the streets of Manchester came alive with the thunderous footsteps of determined runners, among them a dedicated team from Salford Immunology Service (Northern Care Alliance). Dubbed the "Immunology Runners," this group of healthcare professionals took on the challenging 10km Great Manchester Run with a noble purpose - to

During World Primary Immunodeficiency (PI) Week 2024, held from April 22nd to April 28th, Lead Nurse Mary Williamson and her dedicated team at Lloyds Pharmacy Clinical Homecare, pulled off an extraordinary fundraising feat. Their efforts raised over £630, including Gift Aid, helping Immunodeficiency UK support individuals affected by primary and secondary immunodeficiency. The team at Lloyds Pharmacy Clinical Homecare

Rachel is pictured above on the rightRachael Stephens, has raised £1,225 for Immunodeficiency UK after being diagnosed with CVID in early 2023 Rachael, who is based in Cornwall, set her sights on climbing three Scottish mountains, including Ben Nevis, the highest peak in the UK, as a fundraising challenge. A keen walker, Rachael works as

Natassia and Matthew's son Brooklyn was diagnosed at 8 Months old with X-Linked CD40 Ligand Deficiency (also known as Hyper IgM Syndrome). X-Linked Hyper IgM compromises the body’s ability to produce antibodies to pathogens such as bacteria and viruses and are therefore at significant risk for opportunistic and repeated infections. Here Natassia shares why

Immunodeficiency UK supporters Lesa Ingleston, Michael Ingleston, Kathleen Ingleston and Cecil Aitken raised £200 from a car boot sale at St Marks Church of Ireland, Ballymacash, Lisburn on 13th August 2022.Michael, who is our Patient Representative Panel member in Northern Ireland, said ‘The sunny weather must have put people in a generous mood -

Immunodeficiency UK trustee Diane completed an Olympic triathlon on August 28th - this consisted of swimming 1.5km, cycling 40km and running 10km - to raise funds for our helpline. Both Diane and her daughter Rachel are affected by immunodeficiencies so this is a cause close to her heart. The pandemic has been a particularly

My dad passed away in February last year. In memory of my father, I wanted to do something positive to mark the first anniversary of his death. Myself and my wife decided to undertake a virtual challenge to walk / run  / cycle the distance from Lands End to John O' Groats, a total