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Megan’s Story: From Diagnosis in South Korea to Life After Treatment
Above - Megan and brother Jacob In December 2024, Jacob Riley took on the Aintree 10k, raising over £1,500 for our charity in honour of his sister Megan, who had recently been diagnosed with leukaemia. Eighteen months later, Megan is sharing her journey — from the...
Blood Cancer Awareness Month
Blood cancer is the 5th most common cancer is the UK. Over 40,000 people are diagnosed with blood cancer every year in the UK. Sadly, more than 15,000 people in the UK die of it. It’s the 3rd biggest cancer killer in the UK. There are over a 100 types of blood cancer,...
TCS London Marathon – Run with us!
TCS London Marathon: Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 April 2027 Update - we have now filled all of our places - thank you to everyone who applied, we were blown away by the applications we received. If you didn't get in to the marathon we have lots of other running events...
Lifting for Strength, Hope, and Change: Chelsea Batty’s Powerlifting Fundraiser Returns for 2026
Following last year’s incredible success — raising nearly £1,000 for cancer charities through a powerlifting competition at Fervid Fitness in Flint — Chelsea Batty is back for 2026, determined to make an even bigger impact. In 2024, Chelsea’s mum, Tracy, was diagnosed...
Understanding Myeloma: Insights and Treatment Options
Dr John Jones Senior Lecturer in Haemato-oncology, Consultant Haematologist and a member of LMRUK’s Research and Review Committee, breaks down what myeloma is and explores the treatment options currently available. Multiple myeloma is a cancer of plasma cells, which...
Stronger Than Myeloma
Mark Scott speaks with Joanna Tilley, Operations Director LMRUK, about his journey from diagnosis to treatment and life beyond cancer. Q: When and how were you diagnosed with myeloma? I was diagnosed at 45. At the time, I was training for the Manchester Half Marathon...
The Power of Donating Makeup and Skincare Items
Every year, countless makeup and skincare products sit unused in drawers, cabinets, and beauty bags. While some are eventually thrown away, many of these items could make a meaningful difference to our charity. A North West based Influencer and model Lizzy Turner has...
Life Beyond Diagnosis: Jo’s Journey with Myeloma
At 55, Jo was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2018, following an MRI scan for what she had believed was bursitis in her hip. She now shares her journey from diagnosis through treatment and into life beyond it. After a year of physiotherapy and steroid injections...
John Nicholson’s Journey: Honouring His Brother Bill, One City at a Time
Last year, we shared the story of John Nicholson, who set out to celebrate the life of his brother Bill by visiting all 55 cities of England. His plan was simple but deeply meaningful: travel by train, raise a glass to Bill in a Nicholson pub, or light a candle in...
Helen completes the London Marathon and raises over £2000 for LMRUK!
Despite a foot injury that disrupted her training six weeks before the marathon — and began causing pain before mile 13 — Helen Chalton still completed the London Marathon in 5 hours and 37 minutes. Reflecting on the race, she said, “I didn’t push things and just...
