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.

BBC Lifeline Appeal: Graham shares the story of his daughter Darcey

Graham’s daughter, Darcey, was four-years-old when she was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) in June 2020. When she suffered a relapse in May 2023, her only option was to undergo CAR-T therapy at a hospital many miles from home. Graham explains how support from Leukaemia Care helped keep the family together at this very difficult time as part of our BBC's Lifeline Appeal…

Michael Kaynes: my story

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…

Harry: four year old donates money raised from first haircut to Leukaemia Care

Thanks to Harry, more people living with leukaemia will get the support they need this year.

Mark Corbett: the climb to Everest

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.

Ricky Duggal: my story

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…

Tracey Griffiths: The Guardian of Lusty Glaze

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 Hadley: my story

Wendy shares her personal journey with chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) and how, six years on, she copes with her diagnosis.

Lesley: my story

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…

Phil and Joanne’s story

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: my story with Leukaemia Care

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.

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