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: Balancing Act

30 Aug 2024 Supporter

Research blog: Balancing Act

Rebecca and her Mum, Jo, have been raising money for Leukaemia UK since Rebecca’s father, Ash, passed away four years...

Fantastic fundraisers Rebecca and Jo share their family’s AML story

26 October 2022 Supporter

Fantastic fundraisers Rebecca and Jo share their family’s AML story

Rebecca and her Mum, Jo, have been raising money for Leukaemia UK since Rebecca’s father, Ash, passed away four years...

Oliver’s acute lymphoblastic leukaemia story

6 October 2022 Patient

Oliver’s acute lymphoblastic leukaemia story

Oliver, who lives in Baughurst in Hampshire, was fit and active before his leukaemia diagnosis in 2015. He was a...

Running the London Marathon on Grannie’s birthday

30 September 2022 Supporter

Running the London Marathon on Grannie’s birthday

Laura is running in tribute to her beloved grandmother Doreen, who died in 2020. The marathon will take place on...

It’s been a lifelong dream to run the London Marathon

26 September 2022 Supporter

It’s been a lifelong dream to run the London Marathon

Ralph Windle was a well-known poet, author, academic, former CEO of Nabisco UK, and commentator on the arts and science....

Edwin and Pat’s acute myeloid leukaemia story

22 September 2022 Supporter

Edwin and Pat’s acute myeloid leukaemia story

Edwin spoke to Leukaemia UK about his late wife Pat to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of leukaemia...

100 half marathons in support of charities

24 August 2022 Supporter

100 half marathons in support of charities

For many, running a marathon is a challenge of a lifetime. But for Esther one marathon just was not enough....

Steve’s hiking journey

5 March 2022 Patient

Steve’s hiking journey

"Hiking, it's in the blood!" As an avid hiker, Steve has led walking groups for the last twenty years and...

Lucy’s skydive for her Dad

13 June 2019 Supporter

Lucy’s skydive for her Dad

Lucy took on this challenge to support us in June 2019. Here is her story in her own words In...