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 Awareness

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...

Frankie’s First Marathon Inspired By Grandad, Doug

24 April 2025 Fundraising

Frankie’s First Marathon Inspired By Grandad, Doug

Frankie Hastings has chosen to run the London Marathon for Leukaemia UK in honour of her grandparents Doug and Joyce,...

Molly’s Story: Working on the ward that treated her

24 April 2025 Fundraising

Molly’s Story: Working on the ward that treated her

The gruelling nature of leukaemia treatment can leave traumatic memories with many people. But for Molly Shelley, it’s had quite...

Alice Bolton: “In an hour I went from being in the doctors’ areas to being a patient”

14 April 2025 Fundraising

Alice Bolton: “In an hour I went from being in the doctors’ areas to being a patient”

The moment they are told they have leukaemia is rarely something any patient forgets. But for Alice Bolton it was...

David’s story: One life came to an end and another began

31 March 2025 Awareness

David’s story: One life came to an end and another began

“One life came to an end and another began on that July day. I will never complain. I will never...

“I went to the NHS walk-in centre – they told me I needed vitamins.” 

31 March 2025 Awareness

“I went to the NHS walk-in centre – they told me I needed vitamins.” 

Martin Anderton was so fit and healthy that when he first went to his doctor with mysterious symptoms in 2018...

Research Blog: Lessons from Down Under

31 March 2025 Research

Research Blog: Lessons from Down Under

Blood cancers are a growing global challenge, particularly due to the nature of their progression, challenges in detection, and the...

Running for Ray

26 March 2025 Fundraising

Running for Ray

Raymond Clarke was an extraordinarily fit 87-year-old who still went to the gym once a week and walked his dog...

Patrick’s Marathon in memory of his Dad

24 March 2025 Fundraising

Patrick’s Marathon in memory of his Dad

First time marathon runner Patrick Hobbs has chosen to take part in the 2025 London Marathon in memory of his...