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

A decade of progress and impact

21 Oct 2025 Patient

A decade of progress and impact

This month on our research blog, we highlight some of the many publications our researchers have released so far this...

Angela and Terry are proud of their grandchild Daniel

11 August 2025 Patient

Angela and Terry are proud of their grandchild Daniel

A leukaemia diagnosis in a child has a huge and lasting impact on the lives of the whole family. Here...

“Every day is one day closer. Even though it’s a drag and time is moving slowly, progress is being made every second.”

7 August 2025 Patient

“Every day is one day closer. Even though it’s a drag and time is moving slowly, progress is being made every second.”

Leukaemia UK’s June 2025 60km Fundraising Walk raised over £40k with 75 walkers taking part – each driven by a...

Research Blog: From Mutation to Manifestation

1 August 2025 Research

Research Blog: From Mutation to Manifestation

When people hear the term blood cancer, they often think of leukaemia. In fact, blood cancer is a group of...

Lauren and her sister have been on a remarkable journey together.

29 July 2025 Patient

Lauren and her sister have been on a remarkable journey together.

Lauren Murrell was 23 when she began experiencing unexplained symptoms – neck pain, fatigue, night sweats. Lauren’s condition quickly deteriorated....

Ryan celebrated his transplant anniversary at his first ever festival

29 July 2025 Awareness

Ryan celebrated his transplant anniversary at his first ever festival

A leukaemia diagnosis at any age is devastating, but for Ryan Joseph it came out of nowhere just as he...

“The odds were against me but I was given hope and I want to pass that on”

28 July 2025 Awareness

“The odds were against me but I was given hope and I want to pass that on”

“The odds were against me but I was given hope and I want to pass that on. During the lowest...

“I didn’t fit the profile for ALL.”

17 July 2025 Awareness

“I didn’t fit the profile for ALL.”

“My experience has completely turned my world upside down. I was a healthy, fit and active person prior to my...

Suzanne remembers her ‘larger than life’ son Luke

17 July 2025 Patient

Suzanne remembers her ‘larger than life’ son Luke

Luke Bailey was a popular, sporty 17-year-old who was studying for a BTEC in sports science and playing regular football...