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: Science in Action

26 Jun 2025 Awareness

Research Blog: Science in Action

Most people who receive a devastating leukaemia diagnosis know little if anything about blood cancer. This was true for Denis...

The loss of her father drives Karen as a leukaemia researcher

12 June 2025 Awareness

The loss of her father drives Karen as a leukaemia researcher

Most people who receive a devastating leukaemia diagnosis know little if anything about blood cancer. This was true for Denis...

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...

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...

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...

“I went to the NHS walk-in centre – they told me I needed vitamins.” 

31 March 2025 Awareness

“I went to the NHS walk-in centre – they told me I needed vitamins.” 

Martin Anderton was so fit and healthy that when he first went to his doctor with mysterious symptoms in 2018...

Braith remembers his brother, Lyndon

24 March 2025 Awareness

Braith remembers his brother, Lyndon

Fifteen years after he lost his brother, Lyndon, to leukaemia, Braith Tomlinson has decided to remember him by running the...

Emma’s run in memory of nan, Brenda

20 March 2025 Awareness

Emma’s run in memory of nan, Brenda

Emma Batchelor is running the London Landmarks in memory of beloved nan Brenda, who passed away last year just nine...

Advocate for change: Joseph’s story

17 February 2025 Awareness

Advocate for change: Joseph’s story

Leukaemia UK Community Champion Joseph Beaver has a rare type of leukaemia. His condition was discovered by chance when he...