Author Archives for Emma Hallam

Furnley House Support Alex’s Wish

February 2, 2018 12:35 pm Published by Comments Off on Furnley House Support Alex’s Wish

Independent Financial Planners Furnley House are about to celebrate their fifth birthday by giving back and helping out in the Community. ...


Netmetix chooses to support Alex’s Wish

December 28, 2017 11:39 am Published by Comments Off on Netmetix chooses to support Alex’s Wish

Netmetix, cloud network specialists based in Allesley, Coventry are supporting Alex’s Wish.  Netmetix will be donating £10 per month to Alex’s Wish for each new cloud server that they provide to their customers as well as ‘giving regularly’ to our cause. ...


Alex’s Wish Rebrand

December 20, 2017 3:56 pm Published by Comments Off on Alex’s Wish Rebrand

We don’t know if you have noticed but we have launched a brand new visual identity aimed at helping to take the charity through its next phase of growth and development. ...


The High Sheriff’s Christmas Fundraiser, Leicester Cathedral

December 15, 2017 12:39 pm Published by Comments Off on The High Sheriff’s Christmas Fundraiser, Leicester Cathedral

On 1st December the High Sheriff of Leicester, Tim Maxted and his partner Lisa welcomed 150 guests to Leicester Cathedral for a fabulous fundraising dinner in aid of Alex’s Wish and the work of the Cathedral....


Play raises £1,000 for Alex’s Wish

December 15, 2017 9:38 am Published by Comments Off on Play raises £1,000 for Alex’s Wish

One of our fabulous supporters, Dhiru Shah recently organised a comedy play in Gujarati called – Lagan Ni Vyaadhi and Divorce Ni Upaadhi  ( literally meaning Stress about marriage but even greater stress about getting a divorce)  on 11 Nov at Sue Townsend Theatre....


Our first Patron – Tyler Bernardini

December 13, 2017 9:32 am Published by Comments Off on Our first Patron – Tyler Bernardini

We are so thrilled that Riders star player Tyler Bernardini has agreed to become one of our first Patron.  Tyler, who has Captained the Leicester Riders team for the past two seasons and who originally hails from San Diego, California, said that he was delighted to become a Patron for Alex’s Wish adding, “I am extremely excited to be partnering with Alex’s Wish. ...


Offer from Premier Choice Group

December 11, 2017 5:11 pm Published by Comments Off on Offer from Premier Choice Group

Caroline Robinson, one of our supporters, has got in touch to offer us a great way to raise funds for Alex’s Wish. ...


The Great Gatsby Affair

November 22, 2017 10:36 am Published by Comments Off on The Great Gatsby Affair

Our Great Gatsby Ball took place on 11th November at the Radisson Blu Hotel. The night was a huge success and we are incredibly pleased to say we have raised an outstanding £24,573.00 towards research and projects to help bring new treatments for all children living with Duchenne....


Raising £10,000 for Alex’s Wish

October 4, 2017 12:17 pm Published by Comments Off on Raising £10,000 for Alex’s Wish

Two of our fabulous supporters Donna Brenchley & Jacky Ekins have raised £10,000 for Alex’s Wish.  Donna and Jacky have known each other from school and decided to celebrate a BIG birthday by cycling from London to Paris.  ...


Alex’s Wish Golf Day

September 28, 2017 10:46 am Published by Comments Off on Alex’s Wish Golf Day

The 7th Annual Golf Day took place on Friday 22nd September at Rothley Park Golf Course with this year’s main sponsor being Stephen George + Partners.  ...


Morgan Sullivan Memorial Fishing Match

August 23, 2017 3:18 pm Published by Comments Off on Morgan Sullivan Memorial Fishing Match

On Saturday 1st July the Morgan Sullivan Memorial Fishing Match took place at Ryecroft Fisheries near Castle Donnington This is the second year the fishing match has been held in memory of Morgan Sullivan who sadly lost his battle to Duchenne in 2015....


U-Fit Studio First Birthday Funday

August 15, 2017 5:03 pm Published by Comments Off on U-Fit Studio First Birthday Funday

On Sunday it was U-Fit Studio’s 1st Birthday and to celebrate they decided to hold a fun day and raise money for Alex’s Wish too.  ...


Investment in to Tamoxifen

July 21, 2017 10:28 am Published by Comments Off on Investment in to Tamoxifen

We would like to thank you – all our wonderful supporters – for all your time and hard work fundraising. As a result of all your hard work and support we have just invested £25,000 to fund three children with Duchenne Musular Dystrophy to access human clinical trials of Tamoxifen....


Chris Everard joins Alex’s Wish as a Trustee

July 20, 2017 9:04 am Published by Comments Off on Chris Everard joins Alex’s Wish as a Trustee

Midlands businessman, Chris Everard, has joined us as the newest Trustee.  Having met the Emma at a business event Chris invited her to be a part of Vistage UK, an invitation only private advisory group for Managing Directors, Executives and business owners. ...


Stephen George to support Alex’s Wish

July 19, 2017 11:15 am Published by Comments Off on Stephen George to support Alex’s Wish

Stephen George + Partners, one of the UK’s leading architectural practices, has become a corporate sponsor and supporter of local charity Alex’s Wish....


Fashion UK to support Alex’s Wish

July 18, 2017 8:47 am Published by Comments Off on Fashion UK to support Alex’s Wish

Fashion UK, a leading Leicester-based licensed fashion company serving an international customer base, has chosen Alex’s Wish as a key charity to support this year....


The Rothley Duck Race

July 17, 2017 10:16 am Published by Comments Off on The Rothley Duck Race

Thank you to everyone that came down to the Rothley Duck Race on Thursday. It was lovely to see families enjoying a lovely sunny evening....