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Amy takes to the skies to raise money for LMRUK
31-year-old Amy Crawford from South Port wanted to take on a brave and bold challenge to raise money for Leukaemia & Myeloma Research UK in memory of her inspirational mum. This February, Amy will be taking to the skies to complete her first ever skydive for...
Ready, set, race… Sarah’s 2020 London Marathon
Following in her father’s running footsteps, 24-year-old Sarah Harrison from Milton Keynes is taking on the 2020 London Marathon to raise money for Leukaemia & Myeloma Research UK. Here is Sarah’s fundraising story: “My dad is a keen runner and has taken part in...
Cord blood banking – survey results
There are many advantages of using umbilical cord blood stem cells to tackle blood cancer and other diseases, such as being easily available and not needing to be an exact tissue match to the patient. However, the process and reasons for storing umbilical cord blood...
Leukaemia & Myeloma Research UK launches part-funded offering for cord blood stem cell storage
Blood cancer research charity, Leukaemia & Myeloma Research UK (LMRUK), has launched a bespoke part-funded service to support families who wish to store their child’s cord blood stem cells for health reasons. To coincide with World Cord Blood Day (15th November),...
Our November Newsletter
Our latest newsletter shines a spotlight on one of our inspirational fundraisers, highlights our exciting plans for World Cord Blood Day and includes statistics from our new informative blood cancer guide. Read our November newsletter here. If you’d like to sign up to...
We’re an Official Participant in World Cord Blood Day 2019
On November 15th, in celebration of World Cord Blood Day 2019, we will join experts from around the globe to educate parents, healthcare professionals and the public about the current uses of cord blood stem cells as well as ground-breaking research in this area of...
Understanding blood cancer – our information guide
Blood cancer is the 5th most common cancer in the UK, with over 100 known types, many of which are extremely rare. We’ve put together an informative guide for patients and healthcare professionals exploring the three main types of blood cancer; leukaemia, myeloma...
Boy, six, with leukaemia needs £500k for treatment or he may not live to see Christmas
The family of a six-year-old boy with cancer are desperately trying to raise £500,000 so he can fly abroad for treatment. Denny Nassy, who was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) for the second time in January 2018, urgently needs pioneering CAR T-cell...
Sophie’s epic 24-hour non-stop charity walk
After her mum Sue was diagnosed with Myeloma, 24-year-old Sophie Baker decided to take on an epic challenge to raise money for Leukaemia & Myeloma Research UK. Here is Sophie’s fundraising story: “When I found out my mum was diagnosed with myeloma, I wanted to do...
Umbilical cord blood took down Johnathon’s leukaemia
Johnathon was 16 years old when he was diagnosed with leukaemia in 2011. Umbilical cord blood stem cells saved his life. Johnathon's mother, Jacqui Albans tells us more: Johnathon hadn't been very well - he was very tired and losing weight, and it got to the stage...
