Leukaemia & Lymphoma NI

14/06/2026

Today is so help us spread the word about the importance of donating blood.

Did you know that in Northern Ireland we need 1,200 blood donors every week and every one of those donations could save 3 lives!

Many of those donations will go towards helping people with blood cancer so if you are able to give blood please check out Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service for details of sessions and times you can donate.

We're also offering a 10% Discount on tickets to our Gala Ball. Use code WBD26 at checkout to receive the discount. Offer ends tonight.

Get your tickets now at: https://llni.co.uk/event/the-crimson-ball/

12/06/2026

The Crimson Ball on Saturday 3rd October is the perfect way to celebrate the blood cancer community and highlight the progress of research in improving the lives of blood cancer patients in NI.

To mark World Blood Donor Day on Sunday 14th June we're offering a 10% discount on Ball Tickets. Use code WBD26 at checkout to receive the discount. (Offer ends midnight on 14th June 2026)

Get your tickets now at: https://llni.co.uk/event/the-crimson-ball/

11/06/2026

There is still time to sign up for our free Myeloma Patient & Supporters Forum on Thursday 18th June at 2.30pm.

Join us in the Johnston Cancer Research Centre to meet fellow patients, haematologists and specialist nurses. You'll also get a chance to meet the researchers working on projects to improve treatments.

Open to anyone affected by, or interested in Myeloma, this is an opportunity to learn about the latest developments, support and research.

Register now at: https://llni.co.uk/event/myeloma-patient-supporter-forum/

10/06/2026

LLNI Ambassador Anne Marie McAleese recently met with fundraiser Naomi Given to say a huge thank you and congratulations for her amazing efforts.

Naomi marked her 33rd Birthday in April by running 33 miles in one day! An amazing achievement in itself but even more impressive when she followed it up by running the Belfast marathon less than two weeks later!

Naomi's efforts were well worth it and she raised £5212 for blood cancer research in Northern Ireland.

09/06/2026

Join us on Thursday 2nd July in the beautiful surroundings of the Clandeboye Estate for a Creative Wellbeing Workshop led by artist Beth McComish.

The session gives supporters a chance to enjoy a gentle, relaxed session exploring their creative side whilst reflecting on their journey with blood cancer.

Participants will use a favourite quote or song lyric to inspire them to create a piece of artwork to take home.

To book your free space please go to www.llni.co.uk/event/creative-wellbeing-workshop-2/

09/06/2026

A huge thank you to the marathon relay team from Airfield Active who took part in this year's Belfast City Marathon to raise funds for Leukaemia & Lymphoma NI.

They had some amazing support and raised an incredible £7008 for local blood cancer research!

A huge thank you to the team and everyone who donated to their fundraising.

08/06/2026

We are seeking expressions of interest for the role of LLNI Chairperson.

If you would be interested in coming on board and helping us to ensure vital blood cancer research is funded in Northern Ireland please get in touch.

Email us on [email protected] or call the office on 02890972928

08/06/2026

05/06/2026

If you're in the Crumlin area be sure to pop along to the Pop Up Shop in St John's Church Hall, Crumlin, on Saturday 20th June.

All proceeds from the sale will be donated to Leukaemia & Lymphoma NI.

04/06/2026

We recently welcomed Blake McVeigh along with his mum Margaret and daughter Matilda when he came to present us with a cheque for an amazing £5847!

He also took the opportunity to visit some LLNI funded researchers in the lab and see first-hand where his donation will be used.

Blake wanted to raise money for blood cancer research in memory of his dad Walter who sadly passed away from leukaemia. Walter was a huge Manchester United fan so it was fitting that Blake raised the money by running the Manchester Marathon. If that wasn't enough he also took on the Belfast marathon!

A huge thank you to Blake for his amazing fundraising and everyone who supported him.