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.

A Second Chance at Life

19 Jun 2026 Patient

A Second Chance at Life

A blog series: Why the NHS Must Rethink Access to Second Stem Cell Transplants? A second stem cell transplant can...

Jody’s story: “Without treatment I only had two weeks to live”

5 February 2026 Patient

Jody’s story: “Without treatment I only had two weeks to live”

Like many 17-year-olds, Jody White spent the summer between school and sixth form falling in love with his first proper girlfriend and hanging out with his...

“I used to go at 1000 miles an hour and this has been a crazy shift from one life to another.”

15 January 2026 Patient

“I used to go at 1000 miles an hour and this has been a crazy shift from one life to another.”

Mooni’s symptoms began in winter 2022 with major fatigue and noticeably pale skin. At the time he was working between...

Andrew’s attitude and position from the word go was to ‘give back’ and help others.

14 January 2026 Patient

Andrew’s attitude and position from the word go was to ‘give back’ and help others.

At the time he was diagnosed in November 2017, Andrew Fairweather was a fit 33-year-old man who worked for a...

Gene’s strength in the face of years of painful treatment has inspired his nephew

14 January 2026 Patient

Gene’s strength in the face of years of painful treatment has inspired his nephew

“For about 12 months before I was diagnosed I had a strange feeling of fullness and discomfort on my left-hand...

The new protocol that turned things around for little Vinnie

16 December 2025 Patient

The new protocol that turned things around for little Vinnie

Breakthroughs in new treatments happen all the time. For Sarah Kent it was one such newly launched drug regime that...

“Hockey has been a huge part of my life and a huge factor in who I am”

4 December 2025 Patient

“Hockey has been a huge part of my life and a huge factor in who I am”

One of the biggest goals at the end of Sarah Chapman’s path through leukaemia treatment was to get back onto...

Dora’s love of motorbikes and dogs helped her return to health

24 November 2025 Patient

Dora’s love of motorbikes and dogs helped her return to health

Having a goal at the end of leukaemia treatment helps many patients through the toughest times. A holiday with family,...

Giving back and having a purpose is so important to me

24 November 2025 Patient

Giving back and having a purpose is so important to me

Leukaemia symptoms can be confusing and easily mistaken for other conditions, particularly for women in mid-life when fatigue and bleeding...