Kevin Kararwa Leukaemia Trust

Kevin Kararwa Leukaemia Trust We create awareness, educate, engage and offer support to those suffering from leukaemia and other blood cancers.


“Anyone can be a hero”

Since being established in 2015, KKLT has sought to engage with BAME (black & minority ethnic communities to raise awareness of Leukaemia, educate and inform the community about Stem Cell Donation (commonly known as bone marrow donation), and encourage individuals to join the stem cell registry. Our aim is to increase the number of potential stem cell donors in the registry thus increasing BME com

munity’s survival rates. We have done this through delivering presentations, distributing information leaflets, use of social media, organising events, seeking speaking opportunities in various BAME community gatherings, and partnering with places of worship to talk and holding registration drives. More recently we have started to expand our services to include the distribution of food parcels and provide emotional and physical support to people with blood cancers and their families, thus reducing their isolation/loneliness and increasing their emotional and mental well-being.

Today is World Leukaemia Day 🧡observed every year on 4 September to raise awareness of leukaemia, support people affecte...
04/09/2026

Today is World Leukaemia Day 🧡observed every year on 4 September to raise awareness of leukaemia, support people affected by the disease, and highlight the importance of research, early recognition and access to treatment.

This World Leukaemia Day, let's make leukaemia impossible to ignore. Awareness can lead to earlier conversations, greater support and, ultimately, better outcomes for people affected by this disease.

Blood cancer is often less talked about than cancers such as breast or lung cancer, yet there are more than 100 differen...
03/09/2026

Blood cancer is often less talked about than cancers such as breast or lung cancer, yet there are more than 100 different types of blood cancer.

The three most commonly recognised are leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma - but each can affect the body differently and may require different approaches to diagnosis and treatment.

One of the challenges is that many symptoms can easily be mistaken for something less serious. These symptoms can have many different causes, but recognising persistent or unusual changes and seeking medical advice is important.

To help people better understand blood cancer, we have created a guide covering the main types of blood cancer, possible symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

📖 Read our guide:
https://www.kkltrust.org/understanding-blood-cancer/

September is blood cancer awareness month and throughout the month, we’ll be shining a light on blood cancers, the signs...
01/09/2026

September is blood cancer awareness month and throughout the month, we’ll be shining a light on blood cancers, the signs to look out for, the realities families face, and the many ways we can come together to offer support and hope.

This Blood Cancer Awareness Month, don't just scroll past.

Learn. Share. Donate. Register. Support.

As we enjoy the Summer Bank Holiday with family and friends, let’s remember the people who may be spending this time in ...
31/08/2026

As we enjoy the Summer Bank Holiday with family and friends, let’s remember the people who may be spending this time in hospital or facing another difficult day of treatment, take a moment to think about the difference one donation can make.

Whether you donate blood, register as a stem cell donor, or encourage someone else to become a donor, your action could help give someone another chance.

💙 Be the reason someone has hope.
🩸 Donate if you can.
🤝 Spread the word.

Our amazing outreach volunteers are at NAEC Stoneleigh Park today, raising awareness and encouraging more people to beco...
29/08/2026

Our amazing outreach volunteers are at NAEC Stoneleigh Park today, raising awareness and encouraging more people to become blood stem cell donors.
🙏 If you’re at Stoneleigh Park, please come and speak to our volunteers, learn more about stem cell donation and find out how one could help give someone a second chance at life.

27/08/2026

This week on EastEnders, Denise Fox’s battle with leukaemia took a devastating turn. With her family unable to provide a suitable match, doctors turned to the stem cell register to find a donor who could give her a chance of survival.

Denise’s story highlights a very real inequality: people from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to find a well-matched stem cell donor due to underrepresentation and are more likely to have rare or unique tissue types, making it harder to find a suitable unrelated donor.

This is why diversity on the stem cell register matters. Someone who joins today could one day be the match that gives a person and their family another chance at life.

Australian Red Cross Lifeblood, Canadian Blood Services and NHS Blood and Transplant are joining forces to encourage mor...
26/08/2026

Australian Red Cross Lifeblood, Canadian Blood Services and NHS Blood and Transplant are joining forces to encourage more people to become blood donors.

Blood supplies are under growing pressure around the world. Extreme weather, seasonal illnesses and increasing demand for blood transfusions and plasma medicines are placing additional strain on blood services, with supplies in some countries falling by as much as 30%.

If you’ve ever considered becoming a blood donor, now is the time to take that step.

Fatigue can be more than simply feeling tired. With leukaemia, one may experience a persistent lack of energy that doesn...
24/08/2026

Fatigue can be more than simply feeling tired. With leukaemia, one may experience a persistent lack of energy that doesn’t improve with sleep or rest and can feel very different from your usual tiredness.

Leukaemia can cause fatigue because the disease can affect the production of healthy blood cells, including red blood cells, which can lead to anaemia. This may leave you feeling unusually weak, drained or short of breath, even after everyday activities.

Fatigue can have many causes, but if you’re experiencing **unusual or persistent tiredness**, particularly alongside other symptoms such as unexplained bruising or bleeding, frequent infections, fever, weight loss or breathlessness, speak to your GP.

**Don’t ignore changes that feel unusual for you.**

While we make the most of the summer holidays, take a moment to learn about blood cancer and stem-cell donation.Every pe...
22/08/2026

While we make the most of the summer holidays, take a moment to learn about blood cancer and stem-cell donation.
Every person who joins the register can help strengthen awareness and support for people affected by blood cancer.
If you’re aged 16–55, A simple swab can give someone hope and you could be a match someone is waiting for.
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Living with blood cancer can bring uncertainty, worry, deep physical fatigue, emotional stress, and sudden changes to yo...
20/08/2026

Living with blood cancer can bring uncertainty, worry, deep physical fatigue, emotional stress, and sudden changes to your everyday life.
You don’t have to face these feelings alone. Talking about your emotions, sharing your experiences and connecting with people who understand can help you feel supported and less isolated.
💙 Whatever you’re feeling, you are not alone. Join our emotional wellbeing zoom event today.
🔗 Meeting ID: 840 8211 8359
🔒 Passcode: 279912

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