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, fundraise for further research and campaign for change. If you would like to share your leukaemia journey, please visit our Share your Story page to fill out the form.

“Why should a cancer diagnosis stop me from doing everything I love.”

20 Oct 2026 Patient

“Why should a cancer diagnosis stop me from doing everything I love.”

Charlotte Krzanicki works as an Education Director for a large Education Trust covering schools in five different regions across the...

‘Life Part Two’ – Leila’s AML story

22 May 2024 Patient

‘Life Part Two’ – Leila’s AML story

“I attended the pharmacy twice, rang 101 around four times, (as I kept trying to make GP appointments but there...

‘Getting on with it’: Lizzie’s life with ALL

13 May 2024 Patient

‘Getting on with it’: Lizzie’s life with ALL

“I was told the lumps on my head would go if I used dandruff shampoo………. But I just KNEW that...

Danae’s leukaemia in numbers

9 May 2024 Patient

Danae’s leukaemia in numbers

Danae’s leukaemia in numbers: 433 vials of blood taken (ongoing) 7 bone marrow biopsies (ongoing) 21 chemo bags (gemtuzumab ozogamicin,...

Billie the Brave

18 April 2024 Patient

Billie the Brave

“The chemotherapy they use is so harsh on little kids’ bodies. It would be nice to have a future where...

Ciaran and Denise’s journey to Dragons’ Den

28 March 2024 Patient

Ciaran and Denise’s journey to Dragons’ Den

“I’ve gotta admit going on Dragons’ Den I was scared – I’ve faced leukaemia but my stomach was in my...

My noon, my midnight, my talk, my song 

26 March 2024 Patient

My noon, my midnight, my talk, my song 

Ruth was my North, my South, my East and West   Steering my boat through the calm but sometimes stormy waters...

Fundraising as a way to turn a “rubbish situation into something positive”

20 March 2024 Patient

Fundraising as a way to turn a “rubbish situation into something positive”

“We had walked into the ward at 4pm, by 5pm we were calling our three daughters to tell them I had leukaemia and by 5:30pm I...

From difficulty walking to running the London Marathon

19 March 2024 Patient

From difficulty walking to running the London Marathon

Gruelling leukaemia treatment left Stephen Hughes struggling to walk up his garden path. Now the first-time marathon runner is training...