Blood Cancer Awareness Month is held every September and aims to raise awareness and funds for blood cancer. The 2024 theme is to highlight the patients and donors who have stories to tell about their experiences with blood cancer. For example, Joshua was diagnosed with leukemia at age 14, Bansri received two transplants from her siblings after being diagnosed with t-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, and Wendy was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in 2019. 

Blood cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths in the UK, and someone is diagnosed with a blood cancer or disorder every 20 minutes. The most common types of blood cancer are leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. For most people, a blood stem cell donation from a stranger with similar DNA is their best chance of survival. During Blood Cancer Awareness Month, people can request a swab kit to become a potential donor, or help support the cause by covering the costs of registration