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 Patient

Research blog: Accelerating progress in AML

Tiredness after a family wedding for 400 people was what Ricky Duggal originally thought was making him feel so under...

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...

Luke’s 20-year battle with leukaemia

14 March 2024 Patient

Luke’s 20-year battle with leukaemia

Luke Croarkin’s 20-year battle started when he should have been taking his GCSE’s and enjoying life as a teenager. Since...

Celebrating every day Bex is given

26 February 2024 Patient

Celebrating every day Bex is given

“There are lots of things I’m angry about, everyone and everything, why me, why my children, and why am I...

“Legends never die and Mum was our legend”

20 February 2024 Awareness

“Legends never die and Mum was our legend”

Jeya Poinasamy was the strong heart of her family. Jeya and her husband, Bala had come to the UK in...

Adapting to life with ALL: Ricky’s story

13 February 2024 Patient

Adapting to life with ALL: Ricky’s story

Tiredness after a family wedding for 400 people was what Ricky Duggal originally thought was making him feel so under...

Ian and Mandi’s gift of “leaving someone else with life”

15 January 2024 Patient

Ian and Mandi’s gift of “leaving someone else with life”

“I want other people to benefit from research like I did. I wouldn’t be here today without it.” Ian’s symptoms...

How Sue found hope during AML

10 January 2024 Patient

How Sue found hope during AML

Everyone’s leukaemia journey is different. For some, years of gruelling treatment, side effects and relapse require extraordinary mental strength and...