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: Key Highlights from ASH 2025

18 Dec 2025 Fundraising

Research blog: Key Highlights from ASH 2025

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

Friends-for-life: Chris’ AML story

19 August 2024 Patient

Friends-for-life: Chris’ AML story

We all need a support network around us through the difficult times. My close friends and family were crucial with...

A light in the dark: Betsy’s story

19 August 2024 Patient

A light in the dark: Betsy’s story

“If I can give any family in the same situation any words of wisdom it’s to always look for that...

Adjusting to a ‘strange new normal’

16 July 2024 Patient

Adjusting to a ‘strange new normal’

Opie Jones’ leukaemia treatment has created a huge legacy. His mum Lucy Ellerker-Jones and her husband Lewis have set up...

Looking at life differently: Hugh’s CLL story

15 July 2024 Patient

Looking at life differently: Hugh’s CLL story

Leukaemia UK Community Champion Hugh Pender’s leukaemia diagnosis came about in unusual circumstances due to a totally unrelated condition. The...

Adapting to life with AML: Jackie’s story

28 June 2024 Patient

Adapting to life with AML: Jackie’s story

Jackie Amor was loving life in her French farmhouse at Charente between Bordeaux and Bergerac in 2013. She and her...

No regrets: Rachel tells her mum Janet’s AML story

20 June 2024 Patient

No regrets: Rachel tells her mum Janet’s AML story

Janet Mellor had contracted polio as a child and her family had been told that she would never be able...

Claire and her dad Paul’s story

14 June 2024 Patient

Claire and her dad Paul’s story

Leukaemia UK campaigns not only for more effective treatments, but for treatments which are kinder too. Chemotherapy can be incredibly...

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...