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Kara Tointon's It's ME!

Becky Endacott 12 December 2011
Former Strictly Come Dancing Champion and Don't Call Me Stupid's Kara Tointon came out to support us at our 10th Anniversary Annual Awards Dinner on Tuesday 29th November. Kara was keen to come and support the achievements of those with dyslexia. She was very happy to be at the event and spoke to us about her dyslexia, why she is supporting the cause and the importance of dyslexia support. 



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Tom Pellereau's It's ME!

Becky Endacott 07 December 2011
Tom Pellereau, winner of The Apprentice Series 7 attended the 10th Anniversary Dyslexia Action Awards on Tuesday 29th November. Whilst there he told us about his dyslexia and wanted to share his story. Tom is keen to help others understand their dyslexia and also wanted to explain why supporting those with dyslexia is so important to him!



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Leading designer honoured at Dyslexia Action Awards Dinner

Kerry Bennett 28 November 2011
Steve Edge, founder of Edge Design Ltd, was recognised for his contributions to the world of designSteve is a branding guru. A designer, jockey, fisherman and honorary Eagle Dancer of a North American Indaian tribe, Steve is a self-styled Lord Shoreditch. Describing himself as a prophet, madman and wanderer, he has worked with George Lucas, Cartier and Dior, to name but a few.

Steve is severely d... Read More
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The Young Person's Award Winner

Kerry Bennett 28 November 2011
It's ME! Learning Fund beneficary, Kimberley Ward, was recognised for her achievements and excellent progress at The Dyslexia Action Awards Dinner 10th Anniversary  Kim (16) was presented with The Young Person’s Award at the Dyslexia Action Awards Dinner onNovember 29th 2011 by rugby legend and 'Strictly Come Dancing' star Kenny Logan, who is also dyslexic.

Kim has had her support at Dyslexia Ac... Read More

Mollie Kings' Acceptance Speech

Kerry Bennett 28 November 2011
The It's ME! Choice Award Winner Mollie, who is one-fifth of girl band The Saturdays, was delighted to be the recipient of this year's It's ME! Choice Award. Her acceptance speech was part of the awards ceremony at tonight's (November 29th 2011) Dyslexia Action Awards Dinner at the Savoy Hotel, London.

Earlier this year we ask those affected by dyslexia to nominate a dyslexic celebrity that inspi... Read More
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Congratulations Nevander Holland

Lucy McNally 10 October 2011

Congratulations to Nevander Holland in the Royal Parks Foundation Half MarathonNevander Holland took part in his first race this Sunday (9 October) to raise money for Dyslexia Action's It's ME! Appeal. Despite injury at the begining of the year Nevander was not deterred and trained hard in the lead up to the 13.1 mile challenge.

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Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon 2011

Lucy McNally 03 October 2011
Good luck to everyone running The Royal Parks Foundation Half MarathonThis Sunday, 9 October, more than 12,500 runners will take to the streets of London on one of the most scenic city runs in the world, The Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon. Starting and finishing in Hyde Park, the beautiful 13.1 mile route races through four of London’s stunning Royal Parks (Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, Th... Read More

Liverpool Marathon 2011

Lucy McNally 30 September 2011

The brand new RunLiverpool Marathon is taking place on 9th October 2011. The old Mersey Marathon was last staged in the city in 1992 and is now set to return on a brand new and inspirational course.

The 26.2 miles will take in both sides of the River Mersey with this carefully considered route aiming to deliver a first class race day experience for runners and spectators, so come along to see,... Read More

David Crawford-Jones is trekking to Machu Picchu

Lucy McNally 26 September 2011

Good luck to David Crawford-Jones on his trek to Machu Picchu!On 30 september 2011 David Crawford-Jones will be undertaking a trek to Machu Picchu to raise money for Dyslexia Action's It's ME! Appeal.

David has chosen to support Dyslexia Action because it is a cause very close to his heart.

If you would like to sponsor him visit his Just Giving page. If you want to find out how you can fundrais... Read More

Thank you Kara!

Lucy McNally 23 September 2011
Kara Tointon has raised over £850 for Dyslexia Action
A big thank you to Kara Tointon for choosing to support Dyslexia Action by taking part in an endurance horse race on 18th September. Although she did not complete the daunting 33km course, Kara has done a huge amount to raise the profile of dyslexia as an important cause and to directly improve lives through her fundraising.

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