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

Nick goes from struggling to walk to winning gold for TeamGB at the Transplant Games.

12 Aug 2025 Patient

Nick goes from struggling to walk to winning gold for TeamGB at the Transplant Games.

A stem cell transplant, for most who have one, represents a new start in life. For Nick Barnard, this is...

A life-changing diagnosis of leukaemia

18 April 2023 Patient

A life-changing diagnosis of leukaemia

Professional baker Gwyn Warner would never have thought a sore throat would lead to a life-changing diagnosis of leukaemia. Gwyn,...

“I struggled to get out of bed with the fatigue”: Peppie’s story

18 April 2023 Patient

“I struggled to get out of bed with the fatigue”: Peppie’s story

Peppie Scobbie would never have believed her infected finger would lead to a cancer diagnosis. Peppie, 53, from Larkhall in...

Diagnosed with leukaemia during the Covid pandemic: Mary’s story

13 April 2023 Patient

Diagnosed with leukaemia during the Covid pandemic: Mary’s story

Mary’s leukaemia diagnosis and treatment unfolded during the Covid pandemic, making an already difficult journey doubly gruelling. Mary, 65, from...

Finding my miracle stem cell donor

11 April 2023 Patient

Finding my miracle stem cell donor

Jimaine had just signed a major record deal for his music, passed his driving test and was excited to start...

A day to remember: Hanna runs the London Landmarks Half Marathon

5 April 2023 Staff

A day to remember: Hanna runs the London Landmarks Half Marathon

Our Community & Challenge Events Manager Hanna decided to run the London Landmarks Half Marathon for a second time this...

The ‘miracle toddler’: David’s recovery from AML

4 April 2023 Patient

The ‘miracle toddler’: David’s recovery from AML

Nearly forty years after he was diagnosed with leukaemia, David Campbell is still committed to raising money for research into...

I thought I knew the signs of blood cancer: Sharon’s story

4 April 2023 Patient

I thought I knew the signs of blood cancer: Sharon’s story

Sharon Sinclair thought she knew the signs of blood cancer – tragically her father had died of acute myeloid leukaemia...

What happened to the 10-Year Cancer Plan?

28 March 2023 Policy

What happened to the 10-Year Cancer Plan?

Last February to mark World Cancer Day 2022 Sajid Javid, the then Secretary of State for Health and Social Care,...