Rachel Olliver

The first week of the challenge got off to a slower start than I had hoped after picking up a left quadriceps strain, which meant taking a few days off running. I managed 20km across the week, which was disappointing, but thankfully the rest helped and the strain has improved. I’m hoping to make up the lost distance over the remainder of the month. This past week has been much better, with 41km run in total. Running with friends has made a big difference, the motivation and company really...

Honouring the Women Who Strengthen Our Community   On International Women’s Day , we proudly join a global celebration recognising women’s achievements, resilience, and contributions. At Haemophilia NI, this day holds special significance. Although bleeding disorders are often associated with men, the experiences of women - whether living with a condition, navigating carrier status, caring for loved ones, or leading advocacy - are vital to the heart of our organisation and community.   Women...

Haemophilia NI proudly joins people and organisations across the globe in marking Rare Disease Day on 28th Feb, a day dedicated to raising awareness of the more than 300 million people worldwide who live with a rare condition. For those affected by rare bleeding disorders, this day holds special significance. While bleeding disorders such as haemophilia A and B are more widely known, individuals and families in Northern Ireland are living with much rarer inherited conditions - including...