A woman wearing a beanie hat and glasses with a big smile, people walking behind with glowing lanterns with “Because together we can be the generation to beat blood cancer” written over
A woman wearing a beanie hat and glasses with a big smile, people walking behind with glowing lanterns with “Because together we can be the generation to beat blood cancer” written over

Your Impact

On 30th March 2024, thousands of people across the country will be taking on their own Walk of Light to raise funds for vital blood cancer research. As the sun sets, we will walk together to shine a light on blood cancer.

76% of people aren't told at diagnosis that their condition is a type of blood cancer, leaving so many feeling in the dark about their diagnosis. To help shine a light on the fifth most common cancer, we're asking you - our community - to come together on 30th March and take on your own Walk of Light.

We walk to shine a light on the strength of our community and what we can achieve when we come together. We walk to bring blood cancer out of the shadows. We walk to light the path for a brighter future.

Because together we can be the generation to beat blood cancer.

How your money will make a difference

A woman wearing a headset talking to someone on the phone and looking at her laptop

£45

Could fund our blood cancer support team to provide emotional and practical support to your loved ones in need.

A researcher doing an experiment in the lab wearing a burgundy lab coat and blue gloves

£150

Could fund a researcher to analyse 120 blood cell samples. Because of you, any one of them could hold the key to a new discovery.

Five researchers standing together in front of shelves with boxes. All wearing white or burgundy lab coats

£300

Could fund a PhD student to conduct vital research for three days. PhD students are sustaining the UK’s world-leading blood cancer research, and thanks to your support this is possible.

A clinical nurse specialist standing next to a hospital bed wearing her uniform and a Blood Cancer UK lanyard

£500

Could fund a clinical trials nurse specialist for three days, giving your loved one a hand to hold when it’s needed most.

Kate and her partner taking a selfie in front of a lake at sunset

Kate’s story

At just 30 years old, Kate was diagnosed with CML (chronic myeloid leukaemia) after visiting hospital with a prominent unknown bruise on her thigh. Kate’s nurses provided her with Blood Cancer UK information booklets where she discovered an event taking place the following month, Walk of Light. Despite initially being unsure about taking part so soon after diagnosis, Kate was determined to stay positive. 

“I came to the conclusion that I have this for life, I need to remain positive and want to spread awareness. After all, reflecting back to how I was diagnosed, for hours beforehand the doctors all thought it was a blood clot or an infection in my leg, they even suspected I had covid and moved me to a covid ward. At the time, I was so unaware of blood cancer, its signs, symptoms and variations.” 

Kate’s family and friends completed their own Walk of Light together and raised an incredible £5,573!

“I’ve only been involved with Blood Cancer UK for a short time, and I can honestly say they are a lifeline! It doesn’t matter how much you raise or how far you walk, every bit helps.”