As most of you will know I have been suffering from alopecia totalis for the last 3 years. I am a proud baldy and am having fun with my wigs. Much of this strength and positivity has come from seeing that, although my condition is not 'normal', I am not alone in this journey - it has been Alopecia UK who have provided that link to the community and enabled me to seek support and advice from others with the same condition; be that about different treatments to try, what to ask the doctor or how to choose a wig. 

Whilst alopecia is not a life limiting condition, it is a condition that affects so many people in so many different ways. Having the support and community of Alopeica UK is essential for every individual with this condition. It is a conditions that is not openly spoken about (until the Oscars!) and therefore so many people come to the charity (me included) knowing nothing about options available, and GPs are also lacking knowledge or ideas of how to help.

Whilst I am now at peace with my alopeica, I am keen to support all of those who are just starting their journey or who have been on it for years and are still struggling...which is why I'm putting my body through the pain of a half marathon!

Alopecia UK is a small registered charity working hard to improve the lives of those affected by alopecia. The charity has aims of Support, Awareness and Research. A diagnosis of alopecia can make you feel like your world has been turned upside down. It can impact on relationships, work and social life. Many can find it difficult to go out in public to begin with, or even look in a mirror. Alopecia UK is here to help people at this difficult time.