I’m doing this because one of my dearest friends survived leukaemia thanks to the Haematology cancer care at the UCLH, and her brother who selflessly donated . It is normally a walk across all London bridges, but alas this year we will be in Madeira again, so decided to do the walk there again. No bridges, but plenty of hills! My lovely friend Vicky is fitter than me nowadays so she may be running in Madeira, but I will be walking the 18 kilometres.

The UCLH have a strong community of patients, families and staff committed to supporting haematological cancers through fundraising activities and events. Uniquely, they are run by senior clinical staff working closely with all haematology teams and haematology patients ensuring donations make a significant impact on the services at UCLH.

They provide wide-ranging support including high-tech medical equipment and research projects, free complementary therapy for patients and families and specialist education for nurses across five inpatient wards, day-care, ambulatory care and young adult and outpatient services.

Any donations would be amazing, and truly appreciated.

Thank you.