by AKU | Apr 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
The COVID-19 crisis is a worrying and stressful time for everyone across the country. We are told time again to wash our hands regularly, maintain social distancing by keeping two meters apart and not to meet with other people and only leave the house for...
by AKU | Apr 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting everyone’s way of life. At the AKU Society, we are all working from home and looking at ways we can continue to support patients during this pandemic. Community fundraising events and sponsorships need to be put on hold for...
by AKU | Mar 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
—————–Update: 8th October 2020 —————- Since our last update, the picture across the country is changing rapidly. Each home nation now has its version of advice and regulations that need to be reviewed before making any decisions on when and if you mix with...
by AKU | Mar 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
On Sunday 8th March, our Fundraising Officer Juliet and CEO Nick were at Midsummers Common in the centre of Cambridge to cheer on our half marathon runners Juliette and Rob. They braved the 13-mile Saucony Cambridge Half Marathon around...
by AKU | Feb 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
It seems like yesterday when I met Robert Gregory. He came to the hospital with his niece who was referred to exclude alkaptonuria (AKU) – before I knew it Robert had registered an AKU Society with the Charity Commission, with me as Medical Director/Co-Founder –...
by AKU | Feb 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
In this week’s blog, we would like to introduce our 2020 Cambridge Half Marathon Runners! The Half Marathon will be on the 8th March starting on Midsummer Common before winding its way through the historic Cambridge centre. We have three runners braving the 13-mile...
