Our stories

Without personal stories from people affected by leukaemia, it would be impossible for us to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of the disease and fundraise for further research. If you would like to share your leukaemia journey, please get in touch with us on communications@leukaemiauk.org.uk

Research blog: Accelerating progress in AML

28 Apr 2025 Awareness

Research blog: Accelerating progress in AML

For the last 50 years, treatments for acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) have remained largely unchanged — intensive chemotherapy and, for...

Andi’s story: fitter now than than ever before

20 May 2025 Awareness

Andi’s story: fitter now than than ever before

“I have to say I felt like a fraud the entire time. I’ve seen and read so much about people...

Summer-Louise’s story: crazy, fun, funny and feral

20 May 2025 Patient

Summer-Louise’s story: crazy, fun, funny and feral

Summer-Louise O’Hare was a normal, energetic two-year-old, described by her mum Leighanne Richardson as ‘crazy, fun, funny and feral!’. She...

Jude’s story: Giving hope to others diagnosed with leukaemia

12 May 2025 Patient

Jude’s story: Giving hope to others diagnosed with leukaemia

“At approximately 1.30am on the Saturday night/Sunday morning my husband and I were awoken by the phone ringing. It was...

Max’s ALL Journey

24 April 2025 Awareness

Max’s ALL Journey

In June 2008 18-year-old Max England had just finished his A Levels and was looking forward to starting university in...

Frankie’s First Marathon Inspired By Grandad, Doug

24 April 2025 Fundraising

Frankie’s First Marathon Inspired By Grandad, Doug

Frankie Hastings has chosen to run the London Marathon for Leukaemia UK in honour of her grandparents Doug and Joyce,...

Molly’s Story: Working on the ward that treated her

24 April 2025 Fundraising

Molly’s Story: Working on the ward that treated her

The gruelling nature of leukaemia treatment can leave traumatic memories with many people. But for Molly Shelley, it’s had quite...

Alice Bolton: “In an hour I went from being in the doctors’ areas to being a patient”

14 April 2025 Fundraising

Alice Bolton: “In an hour I went from being in the doctors’ areas to being a patient”

The moment they are told they have leukaemia is rarely something any patient forgets. But for Alice Bolton it was...

David’s story: One life came to an end and another began

31 March 2025 Awareness

David’s story: One life came to an end and another began

“One life came to an end and another began on that July day. I will never complain. I will never...