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World Alström Syndrome Day is HERE!!

Date: 03 May, 2022  No Comments  Alstrom Admin

3rd May 2022 Today is the first World Alström Syndrome Day!! Celebrating Carl Henry Alström who was born on the 3rd May & discovered the Syndrome. Let’s learn more about this ultra-rare condition… Make a difference today & complete the Global AS Patient Registry so we can find further treatments and manage this complex condition effectively.


AS Global Webinar ‘How I Manage My Diabetes’

Date: 17 Feb, 2022  No Comments  Alstrom Admin

Bringing the AS Global Community Together How I Manage My Diabetes Come and join us to hear from Lexi, who will be speaking about how she manages her Diabetes, the devices she has found most useful and her top tips to stay healthy. Join together with the global community and share your top tips too!


On the hunt for a Treasurer!

Date: 19 Jan, 2022  No Comments  Alstrom Admin

Trustee Treasurer Vacancy Alström Syndrome is an ultra-rare genetic syndrome that affects less than 1 in 500,000. Alström Syndrome UK (ASUK) is a patient led organisation that supports those living with the condition, their families and those working with them. Alström syndrome is a complex and life limiting condition, it causes multiple issues; visual loss,


Winter Newsletter out now!!

Date: 20 Dec, 2021  No Comments  Alstrom Admin

Grab something hot and toasty and take 5 minutes to read our latest news… Read a the highlights from the AS Global Conference, how we kept youngsters entertained with a virtual teddy bears picnic and we introduce our newest online advocacy group, the Culture Sparkle Sisters!! Download a PDF copy HERE or a plain text


Join us for our AGM!

Date: 08 Dec, 2021  No Comments  Alstrom Admin

Our next Annual General Meeting is to be a virtual event to go through the charities updates and achievements over the last year. Why not join us to see what we have been up to and you can also ask us your questions about our work and future developments. As always we would love to


Exciting News… New CEO!!

Date: 29 Oct, 2021  No Comments  Alstrom Admin

Alström Syndrome UK announces new Chief Executive Officer It is with great pleasure that we announce the appointment of our new Chief Executive Officer, Kerry Leeson-Beevers. Many of you will know Kerry as a passionate advocate for those affected by Alström Syndrome, not only being Mum to Kion and Cole, but helping to develop the charity