Leukaemia Appeal Week 2010
This 1-7 November was Leukaemia Appeal Week, the LBF’s national appeal to support patients and families living with blood cancer or a related blood condition.
Did you know that every day, 6 New Zealanders are diagnosed with a blood cancer like leukaemia? This Leukaemia Appeal Week, our ‘leukaemia champions’ are sharing their stories to raise awareness about blood cancers. They are calling on you to donate to help the patients and families we support.
Support patients and families living with blood cancers and conditions. The LBF does not receive government funding. We rely on the kind support of individuals like you.
Read their stories
To read some of their stories, click on the link below the photo. For more stories click here.
 Blair |  Jono |  Nardia |
|  Milly | |
 Kirsten |  Robert |  Tony & Marilyn |
photos by TJ Alderson
Participate & raise awareness
Share your story on YouTube
We have found that so many draw comfort and benefit greatly from reading about the experiences of others. This Leukaemia Appeal Week, share your experience of living with leukaemia on the LBF’s YouTube channel.
Post a message on Facebook
We invite patients and their families to share their stories with others going through similar life events. Join the national conversation and post a message on the LBF’s Facebook page.
LifebloodLive Share your experiences with others on LifeBloodLIVE.
FACTS
• Every day, 6 New Zealanders are diagnosed with a blood cancer or condition like leukaemia; that's about 2,200 New Zealanders a year
• Leukaemia is the most common childhood cancer
• Blood cancer can strike anyone, anywhere, of any age, at any time, without warning
• Often immediate treatment is required and that treatment can continue for months or even years
• Being diagnosed with a blood cancer can have a financial impact on the patients and families
• So many of us know someone who has been affected by leukaemia
• It is estimated that there are 10,000 New Zealanders living with leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma or a related blood condition
To learn about leukaemia from definition, diagnosis and treatment click here.
How your funds are used
The LBF helps patients and their families living with blood cancers or conditions get the information and support they need. Your donation will go towards • providing personalised patient support services • funding research into treatments and cures • sharing information • helping to raise awareness and • advocating on behalf of patients.
The LBF is New Zealand’s leading organisation dedicated to supporting patients, their families and whanau living with leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma or a related blood condition. We are committed to improving their quality of life by providing patient support services, research, information, awareness and advocacy.
For more information, please contact your local Support Services Coordinator on 0800 15 10 15 or by email info@leukaemia.org.nz.
