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 Patient

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

"Hiking, it's in the blood!" As an avid hiker, Steve has led walking groups for the last twenty years and...

100 half marathons in support of charities

24 August 2022 Supporter

100 half marathons in support of charities

For many, running a marathon is a challenge of a lifetime. But for Esther one marathon just was not enough....

Steve’s hiking journey

5 March 2022 Patient

Steve’s hiking journey

"Hiking, it's in the blood!" As an avid hiker, Steve has led walking groups for the last twenty years and...

Lucy’s skydive for her Dad

13 June 2019 Supporter

Lucy’s skydive for her Dad

Lucy took on this challenge to support us in June 2019. Here is her story in her own words In...

Claire: My 10 marathons challenge

2 April 2019 Supporter

Claire: My 10 marathons challenge

For many, running a marathon is a challenge of a lifetime, something to tick off a bucket list. Running 26...

Corey’s marathon challenge for his sister

22 January 2019 Supporter

Corey’s marathon challenge for his sister

For Corey, running the London Marathon 2019 was a not only a physical challenge but, more importantly, a personal challenge...

Kenza: I learned leukaemia can affect anyone

2 August 2018 Supporter

Kenza: I learned leukaemia can affect anyone

Kenza completed this year's London Marathon for Leukaemia UK after her brother Jos was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia at...

Clair: I’m so proud of my marathon run

25 March 2018 Supporter

Clair: I’m so proud of my marathon run

When Clair crossed the London Marathon finishing line, she was thinking about the brave five-year-old boy who inspired her fundraising...

Debbie: I wanted to give some goodness back

7 December 2017 Supporter

Debbie: I wanted to give some goodness back

Twenty years ago, Debbie was so busy preparing for a family reunion that she ignored her tiredness and brushed off...