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Reaching exhilarating new heights to raise money for charity
21-year-old Ben Saunders from Eastbourne in East Sussex is gearing up to take part in an epic skydiving challenge to raise money for Leukaemia & Myeloma Research UK (LMRUK), in memory of childhood friend, William Pearce. William was diagnosed with leukaemia at the...
Our March e-newsletter
In our latest update, we’re encouraging our fantastic supports to take part in our March for Myeloma challenge, plus we’re sharing facts and stats about myeloma to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms to look out for. We also share an inspiring fundraising story...
Myeloma patient raises extraordinary funds for charity and local support groups
Restaurant owners, Elaine and Peter Kinsella have raised an impressive £15,000 in three months for Leukaemia & Myeloma Research UK (LMRUK), West Lancs and Merseyside Myeloma Support Group (WL&M Myeloma) and the Liverpool Haematology Patient Support Group...
What is a stem cell transplant?
To help you to understand what stem cells are, what they can be used for and what a stem cell transplant is, we’ve answered some of your frequently asked questions. What are stem cells? Stem cells are produced by bone marrow and can divide themselves to produce more....
March for Myeloma Awareness Month
We want to raise awareness of myeloma, one of the three main types of blood cancer, and help you to understand the signs, symptoms and treatments, which is why this March we’re hosting a Myeloma Awareness Month. You can join in the conversation by keeping an eye on...
To the peak of Snowdon and back again for charity
With two half marathons under his belt, Daz Martin from Whittington in Shropshire has decided to lace up his running shoes once again and take on his biggest challenge yet. This July, Daz will be running the epic Xterra Snowdonia Trail Marathon to raise money for...
What is cord blood banking?
To help you to understand what cord blood is and the benefits of cord blood banking, we’ve answered some of your frequently asked questions. What is cord blood? Cord blood is the blood that remains in the placenta and umbilical cord following the birth of a baby. It...
Our December e-newsletter is here
In our latest update, we share photos of some of our supporters and team wearing their favourite festive knits for our Christmas Jumper Day as part of UK Charity Week. Plus, we also share exciting news about vital funding we’ve been awarded and the latest research...
Leukaemia & Myeloma Research UK celebrate funding success thanks to Box Power
We’ve been awarded £10,000 by Box Power, the UK’s first philanthropic energy consultancy at their celebratory event to support charities after a challenging year. 24 charities were invited to a celebratory lunch at Brookfield Hall in Bolton to receive generous funding...
It’s World Cord Blood Day 2021
Today is World Cord Blood Day and we’re proud to once again be showing our support for this annual awareness day highlighting the many benefits of cord blood banking. Now in its 5th year, World Cord Blood Day started from the need to expand cord blood education...
