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 Fundraising

Research blog: Accelerating progress in AML

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

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...

Running for Ray

26 March 2025 Fundraising

Running for Ray

Raymond Clarke was an extraordinarily fit 87-year-old who still went to the gym once a week and walked his dog...

Patrick’s Marathon in memory of his Dad

24 March 2025 Fundraising

Patrick’s Marathon in memory of his Dad

First time marathon runner Patrick Hobbs has chosen to take part in the 2025 London Marathon in memory of his...

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...

A larger-than-life character: Ian’s story

24 January 2025 Fundraising

A larger-than-life character: Ian’s story

“My brother-in-law Ian was a very fit man, and it was a terrible shock when he became ill,” said Mary...