I’m Emily and I’m 10 years old. I’ve had alopecia for the last two years. Alopecia uk has helped me so much! We have been on residential trips and met lots of friends and other children and adults with alopecia. I wanted to do a challenge to raise some money for this charity. I’m dragging a long my 6 year old brother, mum and dad to walk up to the top of pen y fan in Brecon Beacons.

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.