Fundraising Stories
Wendy Forrest walks 20 miles in blazing heat for LMRUK
Fundraiser Wendy Forrest has taken part in her second Kiltwalk to raise money for our charity in memory of her husband, Alan. Wendy and five friends braved one of the hottest days of the year for the picturesque walk from St Andrew’s to Slessor Gardens, Dundee – a...
Rachel Handley’s 10k run for blood cancer research after mum’s devasting diagnosis
When Jane Handley contracted pneumonia in November 2022 in her mid-50s doctors were anxious to find out what might have sparked off the illness. Test results, delivered shortly after Christmas that year, revealed the devastating news she had the blood cancer, Myeloma...
Discover the different ways to fundraise
There are many ways to support our charity and the vital work we do funding advanced new research into the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of blood cancers. We’re shining a light on some of our super fundraisers who have been raising money through alternative methods...
Rebecca organises a fundraising half marathon in memory of her brother
A woman who lost her brother to Acute Myeloid Leukaemia just seven weeks after diagnosis has organised and taken part in a half marathon event in his memory, raising more than £2,000 for our charity. Hairdressing salon owner Rebecca Caraccio, from Whitstable, Kent,...
Two sisters fundraising for blood cancer research
Two sisters from Grimsby are preparing to run the Hackney Half Marathon in May to raise money for blood cancer research in memory of their Grandad. Lottie Bacon, 21, and her sister Georgie, 25, have been fundraising for various blood cancer charities over the last...
Golf Captain’s year of fundraising for blood cancer
A keen golfer who lost both his parents to blood cancers is dedicating his year as captain of his local club to raising funds for Leukaemia and Myeloma Research UK (LMRUK). On 1st April, Kevin Pluck, 59, took over the captaincy of the golf club that plays at Kingsway...
Running for blood cancer awareness
Two keen runners have raised more than £1,500 for Leukaemia & Myeloma Research UK (LMRUK). Francis Lea, 25 and Chris Cattrall, 44, took part in events at Dorney Lakes, near Windsor on Sunday (March 10) and raised the money through sponsorship from friends, family...
Fundraiser, Francis Lea to run 10k in memory of his father
A keen runner who took up the activity after his father passed away from Leukaemia is set to run 10k in aid of our charity this spring. Francis Lea, 25, lost his father Colin, who worked for 45-and-a-half years as a Postman, in August 2022. Colin, 63, had been working...
Leukaemia & Myeloma Research UK’s 2023 highlights
It’s been a busy year for Leukaemia & Myeloma Research UK (LMRUK) and we’re celebrating the incredible support from staff, volunteers and fundraisers who enable our charity to continue our vital work. We’re committed to educating people on the common symptoms of...
The Margot family is named LMRUK’s Fundraisers of the Year
The Margot family from Hertfordshire has been named as our Fundraisers of the Year after raising over £14,000 for our charity. The family has received this recognition following their momentous fundraising efforts in memory of Graham Margot, a beloved husband, father,...
