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Conference 2012


Come along to our Conference and hear how we are using the valuable money, raised by people like...

The Night of 1000 Voices


Since 1999, The Night of 1000 Voices has delighted capacity audiences at the Royal Albert Hall...

Beefy's Great British Walk 2012


Help Beefy beat childhood blood cancer When Beefy first walked from John O’Groats to Lands...

London Bikeathon 2012


Join us on Sunday 16th September and take to the streets of London with 6,000 other unstoppable...

Trials Acceleration Programme


Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research has launched a unique network of clinical trials centres, which will give blood...

Treks & challenges


Challenge yourself. Be unstoppable. By taking part in a trek or challenge you will help to save...

  • Upcoming events

    • Sun, 04/03/2012 - 11:00 Texas Scramble Golf Day North Northumberland Fundraising Group are returning to the beautifully scenic Magdalene Fields Golf Club to host their popular 12 hole Texas Scramble golf competition.
    • Sat, 10/03/2012 - 19:30 A Taste of Europe Come along and help raise funds for Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research whilst enjoying a spectacular night of entertainment and European cuisine.
    • Sun, 11/03/2012 - 08:30 Wiggle Southern Rough Ride 2012 This classic South Downs Mountain Bike route starts in Storrington and takes in a number of leg warming hill and exciting descents on the Downs.
    • Sun, 11/03/2012 - 11:00 Bath Half Marathon The Bath Half Marathon is one of the longest established and most popular city centre road events in the UK.
    • Mon, 12/03/2012 - 19:30 Middlesbrough Race Night A Race Night is taking place in March to raise vital funds to help beat blood cancers.
    • Fri, 16/03/2012 - 19:00 Take Me Out charity night No likey, no lighty! Come along for a fun Take Me Out themed charity night this March.  
    • Sun, 25/03/2012 - 10:30 Fleet Half Marathon The Asics Fleet Half Marathon is now in it's 31st year. It's the ideal warm-up for the Brighton and London Marathons in April.
    • Fri, 30/03/2012 - 19:30 Quiz Evening For a fun night out come along to the Southampton Branch quiz night with a group of friends and test your general knowledge whilst helping to raise funds for Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research.  
    • Sat, 31/03/2012 - 10:00 Annual Spring Fair Cakes, jewellery, plants, tombola, bric-a-brac and books it's all at the Brentwood, Hutton & Billericay annual Spring Fair so come and along and pick up a bargain whilst supporting  Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research. 
    • Sun, 01/04/2012 - 10:00 Reading Half Marathon A hugely popular event that sells out every year. Over 17,000 now take part. A great warm up for the London Marathon.
    • Thu, 12/04/2012 - 12:00 Beefy's Great British Walk - Drumpellier Country Park, Glasgow Join Sir Ian in Glasgow as he walks to beat blood cancers.
    • Fri, 13/04/2012 - 13:00 Beefy's Great British Walk - Gibside Estate, Newcastle & Gateshead Join Sir Ian in Newcastle as he walks to beat blood cancers.
    • Sat, 14/04/2012 - 10:00 Conference 2012 Join us for our Conference in London. Hear the latest from our researchers and highlights of the year from our fundraisers.
    • Sat, 14/04/2012 - 13:00 Beefy's Great British Walk - Nostell Priory, Leeds Beefy walks in Leeds to beat blood cancers.
    • Sun, 15/04/2012 - 09:00 Brighton Marathon The inaugural Brighton Marathon was a huge success in 2010. The 2nd year was even bigger and better! A fantastic alternative to London.
    • Sun, 15/04/2012 - 13:00 Beefy's Great British Walk - Tatton Park, Manchester Beefy walks in Manchester to beat blood cancers.
    • Mon, 16/04/2012 - 13:00 Beefy's Great British Walk - Longshaw Estate, Sheffield Beefy walks in Sheffield to beat blood cancers.
    • Tue, 17/04/2012 - 13:00 Beefy's Great British Walk - Clent Hills, Birmingham Beefy walks in Birmingham to beat blood cancers.
    • Tue, 17/04/2012 - 19:00 Dine out with Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research Come along and join the Glasgow Branch's latest Dine Out with Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research event.
    • Wed, 18/04/2012 - 13:00 Beefy's Great British Walk - The Taff Trail, Cardiff Beefy walks in Cardiff to beat blood cancers.
    • Thu, 19/04/2012 - 13:00 Beefy's Great British Walk - Bure Valley Railway Footpath, Norwich Beefy walks in Norwich to beat blood cancers.
    • Fri, 20/04/2012 - 13:00 Beefy's Great British Walk - Wimpole Estate, Cambridge Beefy walks in Cambridge to beat blood cancers.
    • Sat, 21/04/2012 - 13:00 Beefy's Great British Walk - Ham House and Garden, Richmond, London Beefy walks in London to beat blood cancers.
    • Sun, 22/04/2012 - 09:00 Virgin London Marathon The Virgin London Marathon is one of the running highlights of the year, with over 35,000 entrants and huge crowds lining the route.
    • Sat, 28/04/2012 - 10:00 Durham Forget Me Not Walk We are back in Durham in April for a Forget Me Not Walk taking in the sights of the city.
    • Sat, 28/04/2012 - 19:00 Swing Time in the Springtime Enjoy swing and the coming of summer on the River Medway.
    • Sun, 29/04/2012 - 09:00 Wiggle Cornwall Tor 2012 It's Cornwall's biggest sportive challenge!
    • Sun, 29/04/2012 - 09:15 Fly fishing competition Know your ‘Hare’s Ears’ from your ‘Cat’s Whisker’?  Then come to Carsington Water in Derbyshire for a fun filled day of fly fishing!
    • Sun, 29/04/2012 - 10:00 Bromsgrove Forget Me Not Walk Bromsgrove & District Branch are holding their annual Forget Me Not Walk. Come along and enjoy a walk through the scenic countryside.
    • Sun, 29/04/2012 - 10:00 Milton Keynes Marathon This is a city marathon with a difference.  With 4,500 acres of woodlands, lakesides, parks and landscaped areas within the city boundary, Milton Keynes is the ideal venue for a Green Marathon.
    • Mon, 30/04/2012 - 10:00 Walking We Are United 2250 miles,121 days, 92 clubs, 1 man, 1 goal.  Follow one man's challenge to walk around every football club in the football league.
    • Sun, 06/05/2012 - 20:00 The Night of 1000 Voices The Night of 1000 Voices returns again to the Royal Albert Hall in 2012 with Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research as the beneficiary.
    • Fri, 11/05/2012 - 19:00 007 Charity Ball Join the Burnett Family at The Sharnbrook Hotel, Bedfordshire for an action packed, fun-filled evening with a license to thrill.
    • Sun, 13/05/2012 - 10:00 Bath Branch Spring Walk Come along and enjoy a scenic off road walk led by The Cotswolds Voluntary Wardens whilst helping to raise funds for Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research.
    • Sat, 19/05/2012 - 09:00 Junior & Mini Great Manchester Run Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research are proud to be the official charity for the Bupa Junior and Mini Great Manchester Run in 2012.
    • Sat, 19/05/2012 - 09:30 Eton SuperSprints Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research are proud to be the official charity for the popular Eton SuperSprint triathlons organised by Human Race.
    • Sat, 19/05/2012 - 11:00 Bracknell & Wokingham Bikeathon Kidz The Bracknell & Wokingham Bikeathon Kidz is back and promises to be a great day out for all the family, with a BBQ, face-painting, tombola and lots more! Join us at the fantastic Look Out Discovery Centre for a great cycling route suitable for all ages. 
    • Sun, 20/05/2012 - 10:00 Bupa Great Manchester Run The Bupa Great Manchester 10k is a very popular run through the streets of Manchester.
    • Sat, 26/05/2012 - 09:00 British Gas Great London Swim The biggest outdoor swim in the South of England with 5,000 participants in 2011.
    • Sun, 27/05/2012 - 09:00 Wiggle Tour of the Peak A picturesque bike ride in the Peak District, taking in some of the country's toughest cycling climbs and favourite beauty spots.
    • Sun, 27/05/2012 - 10:00 Speedo Open Water Swim - Eton A great outdoor swim with varying distances in the clean waters of Dorney Lake, Eton. Perfect for first timers or seasoned swimmers.
    • Sun, 27/05/2012 - 22:00 Bupa London 10k A very popular 10k run that sell outs every year. Why not join over 10,000 runners and take on the streets of London?
    • Tue, 29/05/2012 (All day) London Revolution 2 days, 180 miles, 2,500 riders, 1 iconic city. Join the cycling revolution and celebrate an incredible year for the capital.
    • Sat, 09/06/2012 - 09:00 GE Blenheim Triathlon Taking place at the grounds of Blenheim Palace, you will not find a more picturesque location for a triathlon.
    • Sat, 16/06/2012 - 09:00 British Gas Great East Swim A fantastic outdoor swim taking place in the beautiful waters of Alton Water reservoir near Ipswich. With three swim distances this event is perfect for all swimming abilities.
    • Sun, 17/06/2012 - 06:00 Toshiba Windsor Triathlon Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research are proud to be the official charity for The Royal Windsor Triathlon organised by Human Race.
    • Sun, 17/06/2012 - 10:30 Scottish Bikeathon The Scottish Bikeathon is back for its 20th year and with your help, it will bigger and better than ever.
    • Thu, 21/06/2012 - 09:00 London - Paris 2012 If cycling is your thing and you fancy taking on the 520km challenge of the London - Paris 2012, then why not join Geoff and the team as they do just that in June.
    • Fri, 22/06/2012 - 09:00 British Gas Great North Swim The UK's most popular outdoor swim returns to Windermere in the Lake District. Swim one of three distances whilst surrounded by some of the nation's most beautiful natural scenery.
    • Sun, 24/06/2012 - 08:00 Wiggle South Downs Epic MTB Ride 2012 What is better than riding some smooth flowing single and double tracks on the longest weekend of the year?
    • Sun, 24/06/2012 - 09:00 Maidstone Triathlon In celebration of Maidstone hosting the Olympic torch, we're delighted to announce a brand new triathlon for 2012. 
    • Sun, 01/07/2012 - 09:00 British Gas Great Manchester Swim This unique dock to dock course set against the rejuvenated docklands of Salford Quays is a great event to take part in for all swimming abilities.
    • Sun, 08/07/2012 - 08:00 Speedo Open Water Swim - Windsor Take to the water in this stunning stretch of the Thames with three distances to choose from.
    • Sun, 08/07/2012 - 10:00 Essex Dragon Boat Games Get together with a team and compete in the Essex Dragon Boat Games this summer!
    • Wed, 11/07/2012 - 09:30 Cottesmore Golf Day Come along to a fantastic golf day at the stunning Cottesmore Golf Club in West Sussex this summer
    • Sun, 15/07/2012 - 08:00 Speedo Open Water Swim - Hampton Court The UK's largest river swim with the dramatic backdrop of Hampton Court Palace.
    • Fri, 20/07/2012 - 09:00 MGB Around the Sea This July two of our supporters will be driving a 1969 MGB Convertible 5300 miles around the Baltic Sea, follow their progress here!
    • Sat, 25/08/2012 - 09:00 British Gas Great Scottish Swim This swim takes place in Strathclyde Loch - a venue for the 2014 Commonwealth Games Triathlon.
    • Sun, 26/08/2012 - 08:00 Speedo Open Water Swim - Marlow The charming historic town of Marlow is the location for this swim with three distances.
    • Sun, 26/08/2012 - 09:30 Lap the Lough 2012 Lap The Lough is a annual Cycle challenge around Lough Neagh, the largest lake in Ireland and Britain.
    • Sun, 02/09/2012 - 09:00 Junior & Mini Great Yorkshire Run Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research are proud to be the official charity for the Bupa Junior and Mini Great Runs in 2012.
    • Wed, 05/09/2012 - 09:00 The Alpine Challenge 2012 Join us in Annecy, the base for the Alpine Challenge 2012. Our cyclists are taking on the mountain stages over four days of stunning riding in Savoie.
    • Sun, 09/09/2012 - 08:00 Southern Sportive 2012 The classic Southern Sportive route now has Super Sportive option! Will you pick up the gauntlet and take on the 200km challenge?
    • Sun, 09/09/2012 - 08:30 Etape Cymru 2012 The UK's toughest closed road sportive.
    • Fri, 14/09/2012 (All day) Festival of Sport Come along to the 'Glastonbury' of mass participation sport!
    • Sat, 15/09/2012 - 10:00 Junior & Mini Great North Run Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research are proud to be the official charity for the Bupa Junior and Mini Great North Run in 2012.
    • Sun, 16/09/2012 - 08:00 London Bikeathon 2012 Join other unstoppable fundraisers and take on this cycling challenge in the capital to help beat blood cancers.
    • Sun, 16/09/2012 - 08:00 Speedo Open Water Swim - Poole Take to the sea in front of Sandbanks for this fantastic open water swim.
    • Sun, 16/09/2012 - 10:00 Bupa Great North Run The Bupa Great North Run is the largest half marathon in the world with over 50,000 competitors taking to the streets of Newcastle.
    • Sun, 16/09/2012 - 10:30 32nd Annual Vintage & Specialist Car Rally The 2011 annual vintage car rally at Tredegar House raised over £25,000. We look forward to seeing you again next year.
    • Sat, 22/09/2012 - 09:00 Virgin Active London Triathlon The London Triathlon is the largest triathlon in the world with over 10,000 people taking part.
    • Sat, 06/10/2012 - 08:00 Wiggle New Forest 100 Saturday Sportive 2012 Selling out in its first 3 years, ‘The New Forest 100 Sportive’, is back...
    • Sun, 07/10/2012 - 08:00 Wiggle New Forest 100 Sunday Sportive 2012 Selling out in its first 3 years, ‘The New Forest 100 Sportive’, is back...
    • Sun, 07/10/2012 - 09:00 Junior & Mini Great Edinburgh Run Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research are proud to be the official charity for the Bupa Junior and Mini Great Edinburgh Run in 2012.
    • Sun, 07/10/2012 - 09:00 Bupa Great Edinburgh Run Join us at the Great Edinburgh Run this October.
    • Sun, 07/10/2012 - 11:30 Holy Island Forget Me Not Walk Over 200 walkers joined North Northumberland Fundraising Group on their annual Forget Me Not Walk in 2011 and we would love you to take part in the 2012, taking in stunning views of the castle, harbour and village.
    • Sat, 20/10/2012 - 19:00 Black and White Glitzy Fundraiser Fundraiser Tracy Antrobus is holding a black and white glitzy themed fundraising evening this October and we'd love to see you there!
    • Sun, 21/10/2012 - 09:00 Bupa Great Birmingham Run One of the UK's most popular half marathons taking part in Britain's second largest city.
    • Sun, 21/10/2012 - 09:45 Run to the Beat Run to the Beat powered by Nike+ is London’s largest half marathon and starts and finishes at London O2 Arena.
    • Sat, 27/10/2012 - 10:00 Junior & Mini Great South Run Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research are proud to be the official charity for the Bupa Junior and Mini Great South Run in 2012.
    • Sun, 28/10/2012 - 10:00 Bupa Great South Run The Bupa Great South Run is the last in the calendar of the Great Run events. Over 22,000 runners take on this 10 mile run along the south coast in Portsmouth.
    • Sun, 04/11/2012 - 09:00 New York Marathon Why not join our Unstoppable team and take part in one of the largest marathons in the world?

  • Recent events

    • Wed, 22/02/2012 - 10:30 South Cheshire Branch Annual Bridge Drive Come and join us for our annual bridge drive.  
    • Sat, 18/02/2012 - 15:00 Join the Reds and give blood cancer the red card  Geoff Thomas returned to the home of Nottingham Forest Football Club, The City Ground,  on Saturday 18 February to help raise vital funds by giving blood cancer the red card.
    • Fri, 10/02/2012 - 20:00 Fingers 'n' Fumbs live music event Come along for a great night of live music and help raise funds for Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research.
    • Sat, 28/01/2012 - 19:30 Magdalene Fields quiz night North Northumberland Fundraising Group held their second fundraising charity quiz night on 28 January to help beat blood cancers.
    • Sat, 07/01/2012 - 09:00 Junior Great Winter Run Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research are proud to be the official charity for the Bupa Junior Great Winter Run.
    • Thu, 05/01/2012 - 19:00 Skate and Donate We got our skates on at Canary Wharf Ice Rink with Sir Ian 'Beefy' Botham!
    • Sat, 31/12/2011 - 10:00 Einstein on Tor Throughout 2011 Joe Rowing is attempting to climb every Tor on Dartmoor, quite a challenge. If you feel like joining him for an ascent or two then he would be more than happy to show you the way.
    • Fri, 23/12/2011 - 09:00 Marks & Spencer Braehead bag pack Our Glasgow Branch held a festive fundraising bag pack in Marks & Spencer Braehead.
    • Wed, 21/12/2011 - 19:30 A Wonderful Christmas Time Join us at Christ Church in Chelsea this Christmas for a special yule tide concert.
    • Mon, 19/12/2011 - 17:00 Edinburgh Christmas Card Shop Our Edinburgh Branch sold Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research Christmas Cards at the Christmas Card Shop at St George's West Church.
    • Sat, 17/12/2011 - 19:00 Christmas with the Salvation Army Leicester South Salvation Army invite you celebrate Christmas with them at a fantastic night of musical entertainment.
    • Sat, 17/12/2011 - 10:00 Easingwold to Howden Charity Run David Tessyman and David Watson of of the York & Ainsty (South) Hunt ran from Easingwold to Howden and raised £500 to help beat blood cancers.
    • Wed, 14/12/2011 - 10:00 Wickes celebrity Christmas jumpers auction Wickes colleagues are holding an auction for celebrity Christmas jumpers - start bidding now!
    • Thu, 08/12/2011 - 19:30 Christmas Carols with the Stars Another Star Studded Christmas Carols with the Stars
    • Sat, 12/11/2011 - 11:00 Glasgow Christmas Fayre Thank you to everyone who came along for a great festive event organised by the Glasgow Branch. 
    • Fri, 14/10/2011 - 18:00 Face of Zebramodels 2011 The international model competition and charity fashion show is taking place again in 2011.
    • Sat, 08/10/2011 - 09:30 Southampton research open day Thanks to all those who joined us in Southampton for our recent Research Open Day.
    • Fri, 07/10/2011 - 19:30 Diva evening Enjoy good food and wonderful music at the Jersey Potteries.
    • Tue, 20/09/2011 - 10:00 Coastal Challenge 2011 An 85 mile kayak challenge around the Isle of Wight.
    • Mon, 12/09/2011 - 12:00 Dransfield Properties Tour of Europe 2011 Dransfield Properties Ltd. are embarking on a four day cycle tour through Italy.
    • Fri, 02/09/2011 - 12:00 Wilkestock 2011 Wilkestock is back and bigger than ever!  Get your tickets now for this stunning not-for-profit two day festival.
    • Sun, 21/08/2011 - 10:00 Will Boffey Football Come and join us for a kick about
    • Wed, 17/08/2011 - 09:00 Mannings Heath Golf Day 2011 We're once again hosting our annual golf day at the stunning Mannings Heath Golf Club.
    • Sun, 14/08/2011 - 15:00 Creelstock 2 There was great live music at Creelstock2 which took place on 14 August 2011.   
    • Sat, 13/08/2011 - 08:00 Ride It! Lake District Have the chance to Ride It! through one of the most beautiful places in the UK.  
    • Wed, 10/08/2011 - 18:00 Corney & Barrow Duck Derby Join Corney & Barrow for their annual Duck Derby fundraiser.
    • Sun, 07/08/2011 - 10:00 Classic car show Join us at the 19th Classic Vehicle Show at Newbury racecourse.
    • Sun, 17/07/2011 - 12:00 It's A Knock Out Fun Day Get a team and compete in our It's A Knockout Fun Day!
    • Sat, 16/07/2011 - 12:00 Hook Norton Festival of Fine Ales Bring the family, enjoy the festival, and walk off some of your ale around the beautiful and historic Hook Norton village.
    • Fri, 13/05/2011 - 11:00 Bromsgrove 10K and 5K The Bromsgrove 10k and 5k is a scenic run taking place in the lovely Worcestershire countryside.