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

Nick goes from struggling to walk to winning gold for TeamGB at the Transplant Games.

12 Aug 2025 Awareness

Nick goes from struggling to walk to winning gold for TeamGB at the Transplant Games.

[caption id="attachment_19331" align="alignleft" width="225"] Ryan at a festival one year after treatment[/caption] A leukaemia diagnosis at any age is devastating,...

Ryan celebrated his transplant anniversary at his first ever festival

29 July 2025 Awareness

Ryan celebrated his transplant anniversary at his first ever festival

[caption id="attachment_19331" align="alignleft" width="225"] Ryan at a festival one year after treatment[/caption] A leukaemia diagnosis at any age is devastating,...

“The odds were against me but I was given hope and I want to pass that on”

28 July 2025 Awareness

“The odds were against me but I was given hope and I want to pass that on”

[caption id="attachment_19325" align="alignleft" width="300"] Mary in 2018 before her diagnosis[/caption] “The odds were against me but I was given hope...

“I didn’t fit the profile for ALL.”

17 July 2025 Awareness

“I didn’t fit the profile for ALL.”

“My experience has completely turned my world upside down. I was a healthy, fit and active person prior to my...

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...