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.

Chris Salt

Chris had just turned 40 and was living life to the full when he noticed a few small lumps that had appeared on his neck. Thinking little of them, he carried on living life as usual, only to return from holiday to receive a shock diagnosis of Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Read his story here.

Karen Orwin

Karen was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia in 2002. After treatment, she was told she would no longer be able to have children, but Karen defied the odds. Read her story here.

Ann van der Heijden

It’s been 24 years since Ann was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia. Here, she reflects on her bleak prognosis, and how she defied the odds.

Louise Moreton

Louise made multiple trips to her GP and Urgent Care about her serious symptoms, but found herself turned away repeatedly until it was nearly too late. Now in remission, she shares her story.

Sheila Appiah: My daughter’s story

When Sheila’s daughter, Imogin, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) at the age of three, she was devastated. However, it was Imogin’s courage that kept her mother going, even after her passing. Here, Sheila shares her daughter’s story.

Linda Bury

Linda Bury had been suffering with fatigue and even developed sepsis before she was finally diagnosed with large granular lymphocytic leukaemia (LGLL). Here, she shares how she’s coped since her diagnosis.

Freya Clarke

26-year-old Freya Clarke was experiencing the sights and sounds of both Bali and Australia when her trip was cut short by a diagnosis of acute myeloid leukaemia. Freya now shares her story of diagnosis and treatment.

Lisa Henley-Durcan

Lisa Henley-Durcan was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) in 2005. She put her symptoms down to caring for her father and working full-time. Here, Lisa explains more about her road to diagnosis, and her life since.

Drew Laird

Drew Laird, last year was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML). Since his diagnosis, Drew has been improving his life and the lives of other leukaemia patients through his fitness journey, and later in the week we'll be showcasing his fitness videos made especially for blood cancer patients.

Carolyn Whittaker

This year, Carolyn Whittaker has been hard at work fundraising for Leukaemia Care. She has been doing so in memory of her husband, Roger, and here she shares Roger’s story.

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