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

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

14 Apr 2025 Fundraising

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

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

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...

“My symptoms began not long after my first birthday”: Isla’s Story

17 February 2025 Supporter

“My symptoms began not long after my first birthday”: Isla’s Story

“My symptoms began not long after my first birthday,” said Isla Chilton, now 20, who lives in Hertford. “I had...

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...