Midlands

Midlands

Contact

Ben Sykes
Telephone: 07789 952708
Email: bsykes@beatingbloodcancers.org.uk

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Welcome to Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research in the Midlands

We’re always keen to hear from people who want to find out more about us. Whether you want to fundraise, volunteer for us, or find out more about our research in the area, you will find everything you need on this page. We have lots of events throughout the year to suit everyone’s taste, from walks, runs and cycle rides through to garden parties.

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Local Groups
Clinical Trials
- Adult drugs for relapsed childhood AML DaunoXome and clofarabine for children and teenagers with relapsed acute myeloid leukaemia
- National trial for children with ALL National trial for children with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia - UKALL2010
- New drug combination for diffuse large cell B lymphoma New drug combination for diffuse large cell B lymphoma.
- New drug for AML transplant patients New drug for patients with acute myeloid leukaemia undergoing a stem cell transplant - RICAZA
- New drugs for CLL, mantle cell lymphoma & T-prolymphocytic leukaemia New drugs for chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, mantle cell lymphoma and T-prolymphocytic leukaemia
- Transfusion vaccination for post transplant patients Vaccination to increase the benefits of blood cell transfusions post transplant
- Vaccination against post transplant infections Vaccination to increase the benefits of blood cell transfusions post transplant
Research Centers
- Birmingham Children's Hospital Birmingham is a Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research Centre of Excellence.
- University of Birmingham University of Birmingham research centre.
- University of Leicester University of Leicester research centre.
- University of Nottingham University of Nottingham research centre.
- University of Oxford University of Oxford research centre.
Regional news
- Birmingham scientists to conduct leukaemia drug trial
  
  Scientists at the University of Birmingham are designing innovative treatments for chronic...
- Researcher meets local patient group
  
  Our researchers regularly meet with patient groups to talk about their research and how we are...
- Geoff Thomas to take on BUPA Great Birmingham Run just weeks after conquering Everest
  
  Ex-Wolves midfielder and leukaemia survivor Geoff Thomas is preparing to take on the BUPA Great...

Upcoming events
- Fri, 25/05/2012 - 08:00 Nottingham Golf Charity event Play a fantastic round of golf and raise much needed funds for Research.
- 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 Bromsgrove Forget Me Not Walk Bromsgrove & District Branch are holding their re-scheduled annual Forget Me Not Walk. Come along and enjoy a walk through the scenic countryside.
- 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, 09/06/2012 - 10:00 Sheffield Charity Dragonboat Festival Day Be part of a fabulous day of fun for all the family and come along to the Sheffield Chartiy Dragonboat Festival Day in memory of Richard Woolley.
- Sun, 10/06/2012 - 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, 17/06/2012 - 10:00 Rugby & Coventry Bikeathon Join us once again for the fantastic Rugby & Coventry Bikeathon on Sunday 17th June 2012.
- Sat, 23/06/2012 - 09:00 Patricia Ann Burnett Memorial Sponsored Walk Come and join us for a fundraising walk in memory of Patricia Ann Burnett to help beat blood cancers.Taking place in the beautiful Rushcliffe Country Park, our Walkers will have the choice of 3 routes.
- Sun, 08/07/2012 - 11:00 Heart of England Forget Me Not Walk Join us for a walk along quiet and beautiful lanes around Chesterton including stunning views of the famous Windmill by kind permission of the Thwaite Family.
- Sun, 30/09/2012 - 10:00 Ikano Robin Hood Half Marathon & Mini Marathon The Robin Hood Half Marathon is now in its 32nd year is one of the most scenic city centre races in the UK.
- 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.
Recent events
- Sun, 13/05/2012 - 11:00 Bromsgrove 10K and 5K The Bromsgrove 10k and 5k is a scenic run taking place in the lovely Worcestershire countryside.
- 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.
- Tue, 17/04/2012 - 12:30 Beefy's Great British Walk - Clent Hills, Birmingham Beefy walks in Birmingham to beat blood cancers.
- 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, 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.

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Did you know we have two charity shops in the region raising money for Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research?

The Lutterworth Branch manage two shops in Lutterworth, a general shop and one for furniture and books. If you're in the area why not check them out!

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Welcome to Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research in the Midlands

Birmingham scientists to conduct leukaemia drug trial

Researcher meets local patient group

Geoff Thomas to take on BUPA Great Birmingham Run just weeks after conquering Everest

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