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 Supporter

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...

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...

Gill’s gift of Strength, Faith, Hope and Positivity

11 October 2022 Patient

Gill’s gift of Strength, Faith, Hope and Positivity

Gill had always been exceptionally fit. Being diagnosed with leukaemia came as a huge and unexpected shock to her. Find...

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...

Gareth’s leukaemia story

19 September 2022 Patient

Gareth’s leukaemia story

Gareth Dixon first felt something was wrong with him several weeks before he was diagnosed. The sign-fitter from Penketh, Warrington...

Joanne’s acute myeloid leukaemia story

8 September 2022 Patient

Joanne’s acute myeloid leukaemia story

Joanne spoke to Leukaemia UK to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of leukaemia and the importance of getting...