Congratulations to Rob Ashbrook, Rob Surman and Adam Smith who cycled the Coast to Coast route from Whitehaven to Tynemouth, a journey of 140 miles, for FAIR!

Nick Shellock of the London Fire Brigade ran the London Marathon as a tribute to his mother who was diagnosed with Susac’s syndrome, a rare autoimmune condition, some years ago.

He is the first person to run the London Marathon for FAIR and he comfortably beat his fundraising target. Congratulations Nick.

Another fabulous day at the LLHM. Our 14 runners donned FAIR shirts and set off with almost 19,000 others on the 13.1 mile (21km) course passing landmarks including Big Ben, St Paul’s Cathedral and the Royal Courts of Justice.

A spectacular performance from Ben Leaman who won the men’s race with a breathtaking time of 1 hour 9 minutes and 2 seconds.

A raffle with a difference courtesy of Clay Farm Partnership / Beech Hay Livestock.

Supporters were offered the chance to win semen from one of these handsome rams: Dutch Spotted, Zwartbles or Border Leicester.

Our thanks to Rob, Vicky and Dan Grinnall and to all who purchased a number!

We are delighted that Chloe Breen chose to donate to FAIR the proceeds of a raffle held at the Breen Equestrian Stud Open Day and Spring Auction 2023. Chloe, a former winner of the Hickstead Speed Derby, is involved in the running of Hickstead Show Jumping and Breen Equestrian. We are grateful for her support.

An exciting day at the London Landmarks Half Marathon. We are so grateful to our 12 runners headed by Ben Leaman who crossed the finish line joint first! A remarkable achievement.

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Our popular Candlelit Carol Service was on Tuesday 6th December 2022 at 6:30pm at Christ Church Chelsea SW3 4AS.

Tickets £25 including mulled wine and mince pies.

For tickets please contact faircharityuk@gmail.com.

We are grateful to John and Jill Melia for inviting donations to FAIR at their glorious May Ball. Held on a beautiful summer evening, guests danced to a Ceilidh band and enjoyed fine wine, food and company. A fabulous four figure sum was raised for FAIR.

Emily, Cheryl and Stephanie are cycling, swimming and walking the 750km distance between Crolour, France and Paignton, Devon over 15 weeks in memory of their mother Cyndy Ness. We are delighted that they will be raising money for FAIR. To support them or follow their progress please visit their Just Giving page.

Another joyful evening of carols at Christ Church, Chelsea.  We were joined by distinguished readers including Petroc Trelawny, Angela Thorne, Geraldine Somerville and Douglas Reith and by Dr Jim Down, consultant in critical care and anaesthesia at University College London Hospital, who has written about his experiences as an ICU doctor during the pandemic in his book, ‘Life Support: diary of an ICU doctor on the frontline of the Covid crisis’.

The Moreton Hall Chamber choir, conducted by Director of Music Helen Rayner, delighted the congregation alongside soloists Tim Wonnacott and Ellie Diack.  The evening was filmed by members of the Radley College Film Crew.

We are grateful to all involved and in particular to our Patron, Pandora Clifford.

We are delighted to announce a generous donation from Warwick and Warwick to FAIR.

Caz Mcmenamin ran her first marathon for F.A.I.R in memory of her best friend Finn

A virtual festive cocktail making class with mixologist Stephen Conroy, hosted by Matthew and Grainne Dennison.

Nicola Elsegood organised a lunch and a and supper party within the same week to raise funds for F.A.I.R. 

A glorious candlelit service at this beautiful place of worship. Music from the choir of Moreton Hall and readings selected by Matthew and Grainne Dennison. Distinguished readers at our carol services have included Dame Penelope Keith, Angela Thorne, Bertie Portal, Dervla Kirwan, Douglas Reith, Hugh Fraser, Rupert Penry-Jones, Alistair Petrie, Pandora Clifford, Matthew Sweet, Geoffrey Munn and Dr Tom Cairns. 

Organised by Jude and Gavin Cleary, a wonderful event raising more than £1,500 for FAIR.  Most unusual auction lot of the evening:  Alder Hey Children’s Hospital dog pyjamas!

By kind permission of Phil and Susie Godsal, a fabulous evening at Iscoyd Park: drinks and canapes, a delicious 3-course dinner cooked by Iscoyd’s amazing chef and his team and an evening of song and satire from the renowned Fingask Follies.

Ellie and Kate Robson raised over £500 for FAIR running a half-marathon in memory of Finn Abberton.

Jill and John Melia hosted a Ceilidh to the strains of The Gypsy Rogues with generously donated auction prizes. A New Year’s Eve event raising over £3,000 for F.A.I.R.

King’s School (Chester) Rowing Club held a Million Metre World Record Attempt in memory of Finn Abberton (OKS’14 & 1st VIII 2012-2014), raising more than £3,000 for F.A.I.R.