Share your story
We want to help people tell and share the leukaemia stories that matter – stories like yours.
The experiences of leukaemia patients are at the heart of all we do. Sharing your story stories helps us get our message across about the power of research to stop leukaemia devastating lives.
You’ll see them across our website, on social media, in newspapers and on TV, in our emails, and also in our fundraising, policy and campaigning work.
Your story is unique to you and powerful in helping others on their journey. Whether it’s your experience or an experience with a loved one’s leukaemia.
Hello! I’m Janet
I’ve helped dozens of people tell their leukaemia story. It’s been an honour to listen to the resilience of our Leukaemia UK storytellers, whether their journey has ultimately ended with their own recovery or the loss of a loved one. Without their generosity we wouldn’t be able to drive our mission forward to fund research into kinder, more effective treatments. Your experience will help others feel they’re not alone.
How we’ll support you
- You don’t need to be an expert writer or storyteller. We will guide you every step of the way.
- Nor do you need to know the medical detail behind your leukaemia – we will check everything to make sure it’s correct.
- There’s no rush or pressure. You can take as long as you like or stop at any point. We know that going through the details again can be very upsetting even if it was a long time ago.
- We keep it simple. Our consent form helps you understand where your story might be shared. We then capture your story with a combination of a step-by-step follow-up form and a chat on the phone. We’ll also need photos from you to build up a picture of you or your loved one’s life.
- We want you to be completely happy with what we write. We send you the draft of the story to amend as much as you like.
- You remain fully in control of how we share your story. We check back in with you again every time we want to use it.
Share your story
Fill out this short form and we’ll be in touch.
The process of sharing my personal leukaemia story with Leukaemia UK was quick and easy. The discussion was done with great sensitivity and I actually found it therapeutic as it reminded me just how far I had come on my own recovery journey. I really valued the clear communication and the total control that I had. If you have a story to tell, I would encourage anyone to do so – it may help someone in similar circumstances one day.
Stephen Hughes
One of our storyteller’s who overcame APL and ran the 2024 London Marathon for Leukaemia UK