Inspirational stories

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.

Ryan Jay

Ryan has been in remission from Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia for the past four years, and finished his maintenance treatment one year ago.

Karen and Jasmine Brady : Jasmine’s Story

Dates stick in your mind, and my story is no different. On 26th October 2016, my very active six-year-old girl Jasmine, who was a regular attendee at five different clubs a week, started to complain her right hip and groin were aching.

James Grigg

James was career driven and put his constant tiredness down to a very busy job. After a trip to the GP, James found out he was actually dealing with something much more serious. This is James’ story about how he’s now back on track and building his life back up.

Sally Sizeland

Sally Sizeland was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) after discovering bruising on her body whilst on holiday. Now, 10 years on from her bone marrow transplant she shares her story with us.

Tracey Warboys

When Tracey’s son Jack was diagnosed with t-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, Tracey took to running to help her cope. After a relapse and bone marrow transplant, Tracey tells us her and Jack’s story.

Eric Fragale

Eric Fragale was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) in 2000. Since then, he has taken on the Prudential RideLondon four times for Leukaemia Care, all to raise money for others going through a blood cancer diagnosis. Read his story here.

Emma Richards

Emma Richards was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) in January 2013 at the age of 33. Here, she tells us her story and how she still has so much to live for.

Debbie and Finn Martin: Finn’s story

Christmas is supposed to be a happy occasion, but for the Martin’s, Christmas of 2015 was overshadowed by their son’s diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL).

Daniel Chapman

Daniel Chapman was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) at the age of 28, a time when he was expected to be a fit and healthy soldier in the British Army. Here, he tells us his story and how his wife has supported him throughout his diagnosis.

Clair Gavin: My Parents’ Story

In 2016, Clair sadly lost her father to acute myeloid leukaemia (AML). Then, less than a year later, Clair’s mum was suddenly diagnosed with the same illness that took her dad. Here, Clair tells her parents’ story.

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