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The Leukaemia Society (UK) |
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About the Leukaemia Society
History
Since The Leukaemia Society (U.K.) was formed it has developed into a charity that raises money devoted to the recruitment of volunteer bone marrow donors, research, education and patient care.
The origins of The Leukaemia Society (U.K.) go back to 1994 when leukaemia sufferers John Triteos and Anna Georgiou, who needed bone marrow transplants to save their lives, began making a desperate appeal for bone marrow donors to come forward. Friends and family of the two young people got together and in conjunction with the Anthony Nolan Bone Marrow Trust worked very hard in organising clinics to try to enlist more Greek and Cypriot donors in order to find matches for John and Anna. Since then many donors have come forward and their names have been added to the register of names held by the Anthony Nolan Bone Marrow Trust, although many more are needed.
Education
The following methods have been adopted to help educate the public about leukaemia and the needs of leukaemia sufferers.
- An awareness campaign is held annually.
- Publicity for donor recruitment campaigns greatly increases the number of information enquires we receive. We respond to these enquires not only with information on the importance of bone marrow donor recruitment but also with other general information on leukaemia.
- 'The Link', The Leukaemia Society's newsletter, is published twice a year to keep people up to date with developments in the charity and its role in the fight against leukaemia.
- Talks on leukaemia are arranged at every opportunity.
Patrons
We would like to thank our Patrons for offering their valuable time and expertise in support of our cause.
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Professor A.H. Goldstone
Clinical Director
Cancer & Clinical Haematology Directorate
University College Hospital
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Professor Goldstone, a Blood Cancer Specialist, is a Director of the North London Cancer Network that covers all cancer units in North London. Professor Goldstone, who has been a Consultant at University College Hospital for 25yrs, was responsible for setting up the first bone Marrow transplant. The help and information provided by Professor Goldstone has proved invaluable to the quality of support we can offer our patients.
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| Dr P. Karayiannis Dr Karayiannis obtained his Batchelor of Science (BSc) Degree in Medical Microbiology from the University of Liverpool, where he continued studying for a Doctorate (PhD) in the same subject. Other professional qualifications include Fellowships of the institute of Biomedical Sciences (FIBMS) and the Royal college of Pathologists. (FRCPath). |
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His current position is Senior Lecturer in Molecular Virology of Imperial College School of Medicine, St. Mary's being one of the constituent campuses. He is Deputy Editor for the Journal of Viral Hepatitis and current President of the Hellenic Medical Society.
Dr Karayiannis' help and support has proved an important factor in the Society's efforts to recruit bone marrow donors.
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Jonathon Coleman and Erika North
Jonathon Coleman was born in the east end of London and brought up in Southgate. At the age of eight he went to Australia where he spent thirty years. Jono now lives in North London with his wife Margot and their two children Oscar and Emily. Jono Coleman writes for the Daily Star, OK Magazine plus Norwest Magazine and Upside Magazine. Jono also presents the Breakfast Show on BBC London 94.9FM
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Erika North, who is young free and single, presents her own show on Heart 106.2fm.
The support Jono and Erika give to the Society's awareness and fundraising campaigns has proved inestimable.
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