Leukaemia & Lymphoma NI

26/10/2025

Witches, vampires, and superheroes - oh my! 🧛‍♂️🧙‍♀️🦸

Are you joining us and Leukaemia & Lymphoma NI today at the Halloween Blood Run at Stormont? We want to see all your fan-tastic costumes! 🦇🎃

👉 Tag us in your photos - Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service & Leukaemia & Lymphoma NI

Good Luck to all the runners and have a spooky time! 🩸💕🎃

24/10/2025

**** Halloween Blood Run Participants*****

We have sent out emails to everyone taking part in our Halloween Blood Run this Sunday.

If you have not received yours please go to https://llni.co.uk/event/halloween-blood-run/ for the information.

Registration is from 10am to 10.50 (no arrivals after 10.50 to ensure a prompt start).

24/10/2025

**** Halloween Blood Run Participants*****

We have sent out emails to everyone taking part in our Halloween Blood Run this Sunday.

If you have not received yours please go to https://llni.co.uk/event/halloween-blood-run/ for the information.

Registration is from 10am to 10.50 (no arrivals after 10.50 to ensure a prompt start).

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24/10/2025

A huge thank you to Tesco Castlereagh Road for their incredible donation of prizes and goodies for our Halloween Blood Run on Sunday.

Places for the run are now fully booked but why not come along to watch and cheer on the runners and racers at the Stormont Estate from 11am.

24/10/2025

The 2nd new PhD to join us is Aidan Kilmartin from Belfast.

Aidan recently graduated with an MSci in Biochemistry from Queen's University Belfast and has now joined the LLNI Blood Cancer Group to begin his PhD, which will focus on exploring the role of mRNA and protein quality control mechanisms in driving acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) progression and therapeutic resistance.

His research aims to uncover new vulnerabilities in AML cells to support the development of more effective treatment strategies and improve outcomes for patients.

Outside of the lab, Aidan enjoys swimming, reading, and camping, especially making the most of the outdoors.

We’re thrilled to welcome Aidan to the team and look forward to his contributions to LLNI’s research community.

23/10/2025

We were honoured to join Bangor Rotary Club at their recent breakfast event. Guests enjoyed some delicious breakfast whilst hearing from guest speakers Jim Neilly MBE and Mayor of Ards & North down Gillian McCollum.

LLNI Chair Richard Buchanan is pictured with Gillian McCollum, President of Bangor Rotary Club Ian Wilson and Heather Sheill from Rotary club.

22/10/2025

Sunday 12th October saw our last Europa Abseil for 2025 and thankfully we had a lovely dry day for it.

Our intrepid fundraisers enjoyed stunning views of Belfast from the top of the iconic Europa Hotel before making their way down to ground level. Top marks go to Michael who was one of the fastest we've ever seen - a real blink and you'd miss him moment!

Thank you to everyone who took part in an abseil this year and helped us to raise much needed funds and awareness for LLNI.

21/10/2025

A huge thank you to Lissummon GFC for their very generous donation of £5000 to Leukaemia & Lymphoma NI.

The money was donated in memory of their late treasurer Jacqueline Rafferty who sadly passed away in 2023.

LLNI Chair Richard Buchanan was invited to receive the cheque from members of the club committee.

20/10/2025

17/10/2025

September saw us welcome some new PhD students to the Johnston Cancer Research Centre who will be funded throughout their course by Leukaemia & Lymphoma NI.

Ciara Cunningham, from Atticall, Co. Down, graduated with a BSc in Biomedical Science from QUB in 2024 and recently completed her MSc in Cancer Medicine.

She now joins the LLNI Blood Cancer Group as she works on her PhD in Lymphoma Research. Her PhD project will focus on enhancing therapeutic response in Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL) through investigating the role of metabolic regulators. This aims to identify new ways to improve how patients respond to treatment and lead to better outcomes for those affected by DLBCL.

When she's not working on her research Ciara enjoys reading, Pilates and is a keen walker, particularly enjoying walks in the beautiful Mournes. We're sure she'll be a familiar face at our LLNI sponsored walks!

Welcome to the team Ciara!

16/10/2025

Minnie McGookin recently celebrated her 90th Birthday and we were delighted when she came to visit us in the Johnston Cancer Research Centre.

Minnie sadly lost her husband to blood cancer in 1994 so rather than birthday gifts she asked family and friends to make a donation to Leukae

Thanks to the amazing generosity of Minnie and everyone who donated she presented us with a cheque for £1050!

Thank you Minnie and many happy returns!

16/10/2025

There are only 3 days left to sign up for our inaugural Halloween Blood Run and race, jog, walk, or creep round the Stormont estate to raise awareness and money for blood cancer research in Northern Ireland.

With a 5K race and a 2.5k family fun run there's something for everyone.

Join us on Sunday 26th October at 11am and don't let the vampires get your blood!

We also need lots of help from volunteers so if you can spare a few hours from 9am and would like to help out please get in touch.

Very few places left and registration closes this weekend so register now at: https://llni.co.uk/event/halloween-blood-run/