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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...
Charities play a vital role in medical research
The Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC) has published its annual report which examines the impact that medical research charities across the UK have on the research sector. Over 150 charities are members of the AMRC, including LMRUK, with 89 dedicated to...
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,...
Protecting the next generation by funding blood cancer research
Spotting the signs of a potential blood cancer early is the best way to get timely treatment and improve the chances of making a full recovery. World Blood Cancer Day falls on 28th May and provides an opportunity to highlight the 5th most common type of cancer in the...
Local myeloma support group celebrates 100th monthly meeting
The West Lancs and Merseyside Myeloma Support Group celebrated its 100th monthly meeting by holding an afternoon tea social meeting at O'Briens cafe in Ormskirk on Tuesday 7th May 2024. The event was well attended by 28 members who are all patients and carers affected...
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...
Five facts about AML you might not know
There are over 100 variants of blood cancer, including types of Leukaemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma. They can come in different forms from acute (fast-growing) to chronic (slow-growing). Sunday 21st April marks Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) World Awareness Day which sees...
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...
