Sponsor a member this September

This September, we’re fundraising to fund Sponsored Memberships for people living with Addison’s disease and adrenal insufficiency who are facing severe financial hardship. Could you donate £33 to sponsor a member for a year?

Sponsor a member this September · 1 September 2025 to 30 September 2025 ·

Founded in 1984, we're the UK charity for all affected by Addison's disease and adrenal insufficiency. We work to support and promote better medical understanding of this rare, life-threatening condition. All donations go to our 'unrestricted' funds, to help us in this vital work.

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Sponsor a member this September - Just £33 can change a life!

🎉 We’ve Reached Our Initial Target!

Thanks to your incredible support, we’ve hit our original target in less than 2 hours! Your generosity is amazing and we want to make an even bigger impact.

We’ve decided to increase our target so that even more members can be sponsored this September. Every additional contribution will help us reach more people and make a bigger difference.

Let’s keep the momentum going – together, we can achieve something truly extraordinary!

Why sponsored memberships matter

Our charity is committed to supporting everyone affected by Addison’s and adrenal insufficiency, no matter their financial circumstances.

While our website offers free, up-to-date resources for all, our sponsored membership is our digital membership option, which provides additional, valuable benefits:

> A welcome pack in the post with key information and resources

> Access to our private members-only forum for support and advice

> Two member e-magazines per year and regular newsletters

> Invitations to member-only events and regional socials

> Early bird access and discounts to charity events

> A vote at our AGM to help shape our future

For some people, this membership is a lifeline - offering connection, information and a supportive community that understands.

The need is growing

Recent research (Conrad et al., 2023) has shown that Addison’s disease is more common in people living in the most deprived communities in the UK. Addison’s, alongside other autoimmune conditions, increases with socioeconomic deprivation.

This means that those who may need our support the most are often the ones who can least afford it. Sponsored Memberships ensure no one is excluded from our community because of financial hardship.

Learn more about our Sponsored Memberships

What your £33 could do

> Give someone 12 months of connection, advice and support from people who truly understand

> Provide life-changing resources and trusted information

> Help someone feel less alone as they navigate Addison’s and adrenal insufficiency

What our members say

Thank you, all, so so much! I cannot tell you what a lift this is! The idea of just being able to speak with others, who REALLY understand means a lot.

The single most useful thing after diagnosis of adrenal insufficiency was becoming a member of ADSHG.

Thank you all so much, I feel relieved I'm not flying solo anymore.

Please join us in making a difference.

£33 = 1 member supported for a whole year.

Let’s ensure no one faces Addison’s or adrenal insufficiency alone.

Donation summary

Total
£2,583.11
+ £456.75 Gift Aid
Online
£2,533.11
Offline
£50.00
Direct
£2,533.11
Fundraisers
£0.00

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