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These inspirational stories are personal accounts of the experiences of patients, carers or fundraisers - they all have a story to tell about their experience with a blood cancer.
Michael had been told that he just had a viral infection, but on 14th February 2023, he was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML). It was not the romantic Valentine’s Day that he’d been hoping for. 48-year-old Michael shares his story here…
Thanks to Harry, more people living with leukaemia will get the support they need this year.
Mark took on the challenge of a lifetime to raise money for Leukaemia Care. Here, he recounts his journey to the top of Everest Base Camp and all the hurdles that came along with it.
32-year-old Ricky put his symptoms down to the after-effects of celebrating a large family wedding. But within a few days, he was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). Currently halfway through his treatment, he shares his story here…
Celebrating the end of treatment is a momentous occasion, so what better way for Tracey to celebrate other than purchasing her very own unicorn from the Unicornfest trail.
Wendy shares her personal journey with chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) and how, six years on, she copes with her diagnosis.
59-year-old Lesley was looking forward to Christmas when she started experiencing chest pains. It was early December 2021. When a diagnosis of acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) followed, she decided to bring her Christmas celebrations forward. Lesley shares her story here…
Joanne shares her beloved husband's acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) story to help make others awareness of the symptoms of leukaemia. Some readers may find this story upsetting due to its sad content. Reader discretion is advised.
Olga shares her essential thrombocythemia (ET) diagnosis story and how, despite their being nearly a 50 year age gap, has found a friend for life in Anna, thanks to the Leukaemia Care Buddy Scheme.
Tracy shares her acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) story after being diagnosed during the height of COVID-19 and where she is now with her condition.
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