Are you passionate about running? Have you ever participated in a marathon or half-marathon? Do you like challenging yourself? Then this is the perfect opportunity for you!

The Sickle Cell Society has entry tickets to two half marathon events and we want to give them to you! If you want to raise money for sickle cell and take part in fun and exciting challenges, then please keep reading!

Hackney Half Marathon

Only 5 places available.

Taking place on Sunday 22^nd May 2022

Deadline for application for slots is Thursday 31^st March.

To apply and further info, email: fundraising@sicklecellsociety.org

Event link: https://run.limelightsports.club/event/hackney-moves-2022/hackney-half

Royal Parks Half Marathon

Only 3 places available

Taking place on Sunday 9th October 2022

Deadline for application for slots is Sunday 31st July.

To apply and further info, email: fundraising@sicklecellsociety.org

Event link: https://royalparkshalf.com

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B Positive Choir, as seen on TV, is a choir made up of people from across the UK, some of whom have sickle cell or have family members and friends with sickle cell.

They have been raising awareness of sickle cell and blood donation across the UK and the around the world, most notably with their single ‘Rise Up’ featuring award-winning Gospel songstress Lurine Cato MBE.

Now they have released a new single, ‘Hallelujah Christmas Time’ just in time for the festive season. All proceeds from the single will go to support our work and the work of the ACLT (African Caribbean Leukaemia Trust).

The single is available to download and buy on:

• Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/album/hallelujah-christmas-time-single/1598752765)
• Amazon Music (https://music.amazon.co.uk/albums/B09N21NC9J)
• Spotify (http://ow.ly/wmJA50H53yg)
• TIDAL (tidal.com/browse/track/207816405)
• YouTube Music (music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lMjLiTw3MF5xn7mABjwV5t6aEUvhW3zRM)

©2021 Leopard Music Limited (Music Publishing)

The Song

It was from their performance in Wembley that the songwriter Paul Hobbs decided he wanted the beautiful harmonies and sound of B Positive Choir to sing his newly written song Hallelujah Christmas Time. Needing the NHS to save his life through heart bypass and a fitted stent, Paul’s health journey resonated with many of the choir members experiences, and he approached Colin Anderson to arrange the song for a choir. He wanted the song to express the caring & sharing and festive community spirit to be richly expressed through the not just the song itself but also through the life experience of others whose lives had been touched by the thoughts and selfless giving of others.

The Video

The video was recorded at St. Michael’s Church in Battersea, London, by kind permission of The Vicar and congregation. At the beginning of December the Choir prepared a Christmas lunch inviting friends and the community. Filming this we thought would be a fitting way of sharing a video message of gifts, decorations, hugs & well wishes of family & friends – the warmest way of sharing the message of love that is Christ at Christmas.

Songwriter: Paul Hobbs 

Paul Hobbs, aged 72, has written several songs over many years and been acclaimed for raising the best part of a million pounds over 26 years through his charity work capped by becoming the first ever person to walk a marathon on a British pier back in August 2021 on Weston Super Mare Grand Pier

“One of my life ambitions to write a popular Christmas song, Hallelujah Christmas Time hit all the right tones of a winner and when I watched B Positive perform at Wembley before the cup final I knew they were made for the song and also very much wanted to continue my charity journey by raising money for their chosen charities Sickle Cell Society and ACLT and hope many give it their support. It has been a privilege and a pleasure being connected through my song to this wonderful talented choir and great group of people” – Paul Hobbs

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About the Walk

The walk will take place on Sunday 23rd January 2022 at 11:00 – 13:30 around the hidden gems of Walthamstow Village.

“One of the most charming and oldest villages in London, the original settlement was established by 1086. Walthamstow village is a little slice of country life in London, with many reminders of its growth over the last few centuries. We visit the workhouse, now a museum, almshouses of 1795 and model cottages of 1862.

A neoclassical villa is next to a parade of shops which retain their Victorian character. Schools, the hospital and old town hall show the Victorian development of the area, and in a row of old warehouse/garage buildings, God’s Own Junk Yard is a vibrant gallery of neon art. The traditional Nag’s Head pub leads us towards the ancient parish church via a 15th century timber-framed house and we end at the home of the painter and designer William Morris, now a gallery of his work.

Cllr Elizabeth Baptiste, the Mayor of Waltham Forest, will join us on this fascinating walk.”

Book Your Place

Booking is free but essential and can be done via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/walthamstow-village-guided-walk-4-sickle-cell-society-with-waltham-f-mayor-tickets-206623585707

Although booking is free, as this is a fundraiser event, they will be asking for a minimum donation of £10 from waged people. All donations will go to support the Sickle Cell Society.

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This Christmas, why not raise FREE donations to support our work when you do your Christmas shopping online?

With Christmas coming up, many people this year will be avoiding the high-streets and shopping online.

Christmas is an expensive time of the year, so you may not be thinking about donating to charity, but we want to show you a few options where you can raise donations, at no cost to you, with all your Christmas shopping.

Find the option that is right for you below:

Amazon Smile

Amazon donates 0.5% of the net purchase price (excluding VAT, returns and shipping fees) of eligible purchases to the charitable organisation of your choice.

AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same service, but you can raise money to support our work. Set up via the link below or by turning it on in your app settings.

Click here to find out more

Easy Fundraising

Raise donations to support our work whenever you shop online with Easy Fundraising. Over 4,300 shops and sites will donate to support our work at no extra cost to you – so you can raise donations when you buy gifts, decorations, your festive food shopping or anything else!

Click here to find out more.

Give As You Live

With Give As You Live, you can shop at over 4000 stores through their handy app or web browser. Click on a store you want to shop with and they’ll direct you to the store’s website where you can continue to shop as normal. Your purchase will automatically generate free funds for us!

Click here to find out more.

eBay for Charity

Whether buying or selling, eBay for Charity is a great tool. There are a whole range of products on eBay which can help raise funds for us. Plus, if you are looking to make money this Christmas by selling on eBay, why not consider selling with eBay for Charity. Donate 10% or more and your item will feature an attention-grabbing charity ribbon—it may even be listed in the Charity Shop. Plus, you reduce your seller fees and enjoy tax savings.

Click here to find out more.

Business Partnerships

If you run a business, big or small, then we would love for you to consider partnering with us this Christmas, by donating a certain percentage of your profits. If you are interested, then please email: sandra.reyes-hayduk@sicklecellsociety.org

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Saturday 20th November
12.30pm to 2.00pm

For anyone who attended a previous session back in February, the chocolatier has selected all new chocolate types for a different tasting experience.

When you sign up, a tasting pack will be sent out to you in advance, containing:

• Six tasting samples of chocolate; these will be a range of different chocolates that are all fairly traded
• Guidance on how to taste chocolate and tasting notes for each chocolate (including space to add your own notes)
• The history of chocolate – from the Mayans to the present day; from spicy “drink of the Gods” to an everyday treat
• The chocolate “Bean to Bar” story
• Guide to tempering chocolate
• A chocolate brownie recipe

The session includes a 90 minute interactive presentation on chocolate, with lots of opportunities to have your questions answered. All the chocolate used is of the highest quality from renowned producers; there will be no artificial flavourings, sweeteners or preservatives and definitely no palm oil! Dietary requirements can be accommodated so please get in touch as soon as possible.

The cost is £22 per person for the full package. Packs for additional people taking part with you at the same address cost £12.

All profits will go to local projects of the Sickle Cell Society.

You can make a payment by bank transfer at:

LB Waltham Forest
20 00 00
03712060
Please include the reference: ‘Mayor/Chocolate.’

Or you can pay online here: Mayors Charity Donation

You must contact the Mayor’s office at mayor@walthamforest.gov.uk once you have booked, so that we can confirm your postal address and send out your tasting pack.

Please note to allow time to post your packs, places must be booked and paid for by 7th November.

The Mayor looks forward to joining you on the day.

Please pass this invite to your contacts as it is a fabulous opportunity to indulge in chocolate for our wonderful cause!

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The Sickle Cell Society has one entry ticket to participate in the exclusive Virgin Money London Marathon and we want to give it away to one of you! If you think that you could do a great fundraising while enjoying one of the best marathon events in the world, please keep reading!

We want to hear about your motivations, your previous marathon/running experiences and any fundraising campaigns that you have carried out before.

Please, send your enquiry (answering the questions below) to ainhoa.munoz@sicklecellsociety.org answering the following questions before the end of the day on Sunday 11th July.

1. Why would you like to run on behalf of the Sickle Cell Society?
2. What is your experience in running/training for marathons? Have you participated (or tried to participate) in the Virgin Money London Marathon before?
3. Do you have any experience raising funds on behalf of the Society or any other charitable organisation?
4. Do you work for an employer offering matching funding for employee challenges?
5. How active are you in social media?

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Illustrations Dick Bruna © copyright Mercis bv, 1953-2021

Miffy to partner with the Sickle Cell Society

Miffy – the classic bunny character created by artist Dick Bruna – is to help raise awareness and funds for children in the UK with sickle cell disorder.

Launching on this year’s World Sickle Cell Day (19 June), the partnership comprises a campaign video featuring Miffy plus a special range of soft toys which will be sold via the Miffy Shop, with 10% of sales to be donated to the Sickle Cell Society.

Plus, download this free Miffy and Melanie colouring sheet and get your favourite crayons at the ready to help raise awareness for sickle cell disorder.

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Now you can enjoy this walk by getting access to the virtual guided walk by making a small donation.

Enjoy a peaceful stroll along the Grand Union canal from the Grand Junction Arms to the Beresford Avenue Bridge. See the stories of people, buildings and events as well as enjoying the springtime tranquility of the canal towpath through the backwaters of Harlesden, Stonebridge and the North Circular Road.

We are asking for donations to the Mayor’s charities. All takings after Eventbrite charges will go the charities. We’re asking for a £5 donation to give access to the video link once it is ready around the end of April. Donations of £10 and over will get in addition a colour poster of the event, a stop list and map, stories behind some of the stops and a thank-you from the Mayor.

Find out more and get access here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/filmed-walkharlesdenjubilee-clock-ace-cafe-tickets-148525123643

Watch a trailer for the guided walk below.

CHARITY WALK TRAILER.mp4 from Anna Bowman on Vimeo.

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