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”

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

“Wow, I went through all that”: Marion’s story

10 January 2025 Patient

“Wow, I went through all that”: Marion’s story

At 17, Marion McIntosh's life was typical for her age – enjoying college and spending time with friends and family...

“I am the data!”: Lizzie’s Story

6 January 2025 Patient

“I am the data!”: Lizzie’s Story

CAR-T therapy has been available on the NHS at a number of specialist UK centres since 2018 for children, but...

A mother’s hope – Hannah’s story

23 December 2024 Patient

A mother’s hope – Hannah’s story

One of the most emotionally difficult side-effects of leukaemia treatment in younger people can be infertility. Hannah Moore was just...

Meet some of our amazing star supporters

19 December 2024

Meet some of our amazing star supporters

This year has seen some incredible fundraising activities from our amazing supporters. From bake sales, to biking, swimming to singing...

Key highlights from ASH 2024

13 December 2024 Research

Key highlights from ASH 2024

From December 6th to 10th, the Annual Society of Haematology (ASH) Conference gathered over 30,000 haematology experts to share groundbreaking...

You never know what might be the tipping point: Simon’s story

13 December 2024 Fundraising

You never know what might be the tipping point: Simon’s story

Simon Chin, from Stamford in Lincolnshire, had always wanted to build his own ‘Grand Design’. After he retired in 2014...

Research Blog: Back to Basics

30 November 2024 Research

Research Blog: Back to Basics

This month for our research blog, we are going back to basics and exploring what makes leukaemia fundamentally different from...

In memory of Marsha Rayatt

29 November 2024 Patient

In memory of Marsha Rayatt

Marsha Rayatt sadly passed away from the side effects of gruelling treatment for a rare type of leukaemia in 2023....