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 Fundraising

Research Blog: Science in Action

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

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...

You never know what might be the tipping point: Simon’s story

13 December 2024 Fundraising

You never know what might be the tipping point: Simon’s story

Simon Chin, from Stamford in Lincolnshire, had always wanted to build his own ‘Grand Design’. After he retired in 2014...

Running for dad and living life to the full

10 June 2024 Fundraising

Running for dad and living life to the full

Eric Witham’s daughter Julie Hewson raised over £2600 for Leukaemia UK by running the London Marathon in 2024. Julie’s incredible...

Liam and Megan run the Hackney Half Marathon for their Nan Pam

19 February 2024 Fundraising

Liam and Megan run the Hackney Half Marathon for their Nan Pam

Liam Hobbins, from Rochester in Kent, and his sister Megan, from Bexleyheath in Kent, are running for Leukaemia UK in...

Nicola’s special way of remembering her dear friend, Carol

20 December 2023 Fundraising

Nicola’s special way of remembering her dear friend, Carol

Nicola Gray channelled her sorrow for the loss of her friend Carol Stevens into an ambitious creative fundraising effort for...

A mum on a mission – how fundraising helped us in the darkest days of diagnosis

16 November 2023 Fundraising

A mum on a mission – how fundraising helped us in the darkest days of diagnosis

Leukaemia UK is proud to introduce its newest Ambassador, the children’s author Hannah Peckham. One year after her little son...