by AKU | Oct 25, 2018 | Uncategorized
The AKU Society has had a hectic month. In today’s blog, we hear about what each team member has been up to.Our Fundraising Officer, Juliet, and Patient Support Manager, Hannah, were both in Glasgow for the Findacure Showcase on the 10th October. It was at...
by AKU | Sep 19, 2018 | Uncategorized
Preparations are underway for Stand up for AKU! – our charity comedy night, coming up on 3rd October at 7.30pm. It’s in Cambridge’s Portland Arms, a great venue for live comedy. Five professional comedians (Pam Ford, Rob Coleman, Jason Stampe, Jenny B...
by AKU | Sep 12, 2018 | Uncategorized
10th-16th September is Remember a Charity Week. Legacy giving – the gifts which people leave in their wills – are an important source of funding for UK charities. It makes up 6% of the charity sector’s total income. Charities of all sizes rely...
by AKU | Aug 29, 2018 | Uncategorized
In 2012, AKU Society CEO Nick Sireau and others founded a charity called Findacure. Findacure helps rare disease patient groups get off the ground. The hope is that all can enjoy the same success as the AKU Society. We covered them on our blog on 11th April – check it...
by AKU | Aug 22, 2018 | Uncategorized
This summer, we are looking to update our AKU recipe booklet. We invite patients to send in their favourite recipes, which we will adapt and add to our collection. If you have any ideas, email Hannah at hannah@akusociety.org. The National Alkaptonuria Centre (NAC) in...