We organise unusual and fun events so you have a fantastic time and AAIR raises money. Everyone is welcome - so why not put AAIR's next event in your diary? We promise you won’t be disappointed. Please book your places early to avoid disappointment.

Saddle sore – but worth it!

Nick Mills, from Hampshire, cycled from Lands End to John O’Groats to celebrate his 40th and to raise money for AAIR.
“I chose AAIR because one of the ex school pupils from my daughter’s school died last year of an asthma attack, aged just 18 or so years old. I know other people with asthmatic children, and so this seemed appropriate.” The ride took 14 days and covered 961 miles. “Thanks to people’s generosity I expect to raise about £800. Although it went well I was very sore by day ten, so rest assured people got their monies worth out of me! It’s also a great way to lose about a stone!”

Lions and Bull unite

Thanks to Blackmore Vale Lions and Denise and Ian Roome (landlords of The Bull Tavern in Dorset) for a £1000 donation. The couple nominated AAIR to benefit from their pub raffle and The Lions kindly topped up the amount to £1,000.

Pictured left to right: Lions’ Mike Marks, Chairman Peter, Ian Simpson and Colin Macleod, presenting the cheque during a tour of the laboratories.

Images by Brian Little Photography
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THE 10th ASICS BRITISH 10K LONDON RUN
SUNDAY JULY 11th
Free T shirts kindly provided courtesy of

July 2010 marks the 10th anniversary of the nation's favourite 10K road race. Over the years the ASICS British London Run has played host to some of the world's greatest athletes and raised millions of pounds for hundreds of charities through the efforts of runners from all walks of life.
The race route is the most historic and sporting 10K route in the UK, taking in the heart of historic London and passing many world-famous and iconic sights. These include Wellington Arch at Hyde Park Corner, St. James's Palace, Trafalgar Square, St. Paul's Cathedral, The London Eye, Big Ben, The Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey!
Each year the race has been a sell-out but you can guarantee your place and support AAIR at the same time by contacting us now at emma@aaircharity.org or telephone 023 807 71234. We request Sponsorship of just £80 plus a £12 registration fee.

Photographs courtesy
Southern Water

WORLD ASTHMA DAY
Local pupils and teachers became more ‘asthma aware’ as they helped AAIR mark this year’s World Asthma Day on Tuesday May 4th.

Schools were invited to the pioneering asthma research unit at Southampton General Hospital to learn more about asthma, its causes, effects and treatments. They met top asthma expert Dr Peter Howarth, took part in interactive asthma tests, received asthma literature and toured the state-of-the art Brooke Laboratories, home to pioneering asthma research.

The schools were all involved with the AWAAIRE Bear Project, which was launched by AAIR supporter Nigel Foss in memory of his daughter Vikki. Vikki was a trainee teacher who died of asthma in 2008 aged just 22. She had bought a teddy bear to take into her new classroom, her father Nigel, adopted the idea and combined it with an asthma awareness message (full details at www.awaairebear.co.uk)

Teaching assistant Pam Jones from St Paul’s Catholic Primary School said: “The children have enjoyed learning more about asthma and it’s been good to get a better understanding of asthma. Asthma is so prevalent in children now and school staff spend so much time with children it helps for schools to be more asthma aware."

AAIR would like to thank teachers and pupils from Fenhurst Junior School, St Paul’s Primary School, The Hayling College and Mill Rythe Infant School.

St Patrick's Irish Night
Saturday 27th March
Crossfield Hall, Romsey, Hampshire.

With Irish Dancers, 2 Course Supper, Bar

All proceeds to TVBC Mayoral Appeal in aid of:
AAIR, Romsey Young Carers, Andover Young Carers, Countess of Brecknock

THE WORSHIPFUL THE MAYOR AND MAYORESS OF TEST VALLEY
Highlight of the year

April 17th marked the Mayor of Test Valley’s fundraising calendar highlight with their final event, a Spring Ball.
Around 150 attended the evening, set in the unique surroundings of The Army Air Museum in Middle Wallop.
AAIR would like to take this opportunity to thank Mayor Cllr Ian Hibberd for nominating AAIR, his wife Teresa and their team for all their hard work in organising so many charity events throughout the Mayor year.

AAIR supporter Brenda Jolly unveiled the stunning memorial tree commissioned by AAIR in memory of her son Daniel who died of asthma.
When Brenda Jolly and her family were overwhelmed with generous donations from fund raising events and memorial donations from Daniels friends she contacted AAIR.
As well as a donation into the research work supported by AAIR, it was agreed part of the money raised would be used to create a Tree of Life in Daniel’s memory. The beautiful 7ft stainless steel tree takes pride of place outside the Brooke Laboratories – the site of pioneering work into asthma research supported by AAIR
On it’s branches will hang ‘memorial fruit’ in the shape of engraved discs inscribed with the names of other victims of asthma, allergic disease and related respiratory condition who had made memorial donations to AAIR.

Friends who worked with Daniel Jolly marked the anniversary of his death by
donating £535 to AAIR. Staff at Pizza Hut in Hedge End raised the money after employee Alisa Roberts suggested they donate their weekend tips to the AAIR Charity. Staff said: “Everyone thought it was a lovely idea. Dan was a really well-like team member and friend, we all miss him.”

AAIR's Festival of Dance 2010
Sponsored by Condor Office Solutions Ltd
In association with The Coast
March 19th 2010

Once again AAIR’s annual Festival of Dance was a huge success filling the theatre and raising in the region of £3000 for the charity.

Thanks to all the dance groups who performed for free and of course to our sponsors Condor Office Solutions and our host Ian Meadows from Coast who did a brilliant job. Also thank you to everyone who donated such wonderful raffle prizes.

The groups involved were:
Capoeira Nago
Driven
Southampton University Ballet
Kirsty Blair McCarthy Irish Dancers
Feet First
Spinners
BRIDE
Fluidity
Southampton Phoenix Arts Group
Shree Dance Company
FIZIX