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.

Laura Peeling, Mother of Zara Peeling

Zara was just three years old when she was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. Here, Zara’s mum, Laura, tells her daughter’s story.

Michelle Saxby

Michelle Saxby’s symptoms began with recurring sore throats, but her diagnosis of acute myeloid leukaemia only came after weeks of GP visits and antibiotics. Here, she shares her story for our Spot Leukaemia campaign.

Marc Auckland

When Marc was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, he turned to the internet for information and support. Since diagnosis, he’s learnt more about his condition and has come to terms with its effects on his life.

Ann Hope

Ann had been feeling generally unwell, suffering from throat infections and bouts of vomiting, when a lump appeared on her neck. Thanks to the quick-thinking of her GP, Ann was referred to the hospital, where she eventually got her diagnosis of acute myeloid leukaemia. Read on for her story.

Paul Walmsley

When Paul was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) in 2003, he was placed on Watch and Wait. As treatment loomed, Paul found it harder to cope with his diagnosis. Here, he tells his story.

Kelly Chambers

Kelly Chambers was 25 and enjoying a work placement in the Philippines when she woke up one morning feeling under the weather. She initially put her symptoms down to a busy weekend of drinking and sleepless nights, but when her leg became swollen and painful, she rushed herself to the hospital. Read on for her story.

Colin Harper

Colin Harper had been feeling a little tired before diagnosis, but put that down to his age. It was only when he noticed blood in his eye that he became concerned. Read on to find out how Colin’s quick-thinking saved his life.

Adrian Warnock

Adrian Warnock’s symptoms came on suddenly, and since his diagnosis of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, the symptoms haven’t let up. Here, Adrian describes his experience of ‘Watch and Wait’.

John Walsh

Despite already spending a week in hospital to treat his symptoms, it was a few months before John received his diagnosis of acute myeloid leukaemia. You can read John’s story here.

Jennifer Gavin

Chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) usually affects people over the age of 60. So, when Jennifer was diagnosed with CML at the age of 18, she was shocked. Now 30, Jennifer recounts her experiences.

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