Who We Are
Leukaemia & Lymphoma NI (LLNI) is the only local charity in Northern Ireland dedicated to blood cancer research.
Our Story
| 1963 | 1964 | 1965 | 1965 |
|---|---|---|---|
A family from Moira, the McDowells, lost their teenage daughter Carole to leukaemia in 1963. |
The McDowells then set up the charity (NI Leukaemia Research Fund) and since 1964 we have been raising money to support local researchers and the science behind helping improve treatments and outcomes for blood cancer patients in NI. |
The charity’s focus extended to all blood cancers including lymphoma and myeloma, with a focus on funding education, research and clinical support and growing public awareness of these diseases. LLNI fundraising efforts supported a first research fellow in 1965. |
Followed by a major impetus in 1979 when the charity gave QUB money to establish a Chair of Haematology. |
Our Team
Joanne Badger
Operations Manager
Claire Gilmore
Administration Manager
The Board
Richard Buchanan
Chairman
David Montgomery
Professor Terry Lappin
Graham Coulter
Leanne Cascone
Rob Cascone
Professor Curly Morris
Aisling Kearney
Anna Greenfield
Michael Cafolla
Brendan C Garland
“Ten years ago, my daughter Catherine was diagnosed with a rare form of leukaemia, she died just one week later. I wanted to do something about this disease, I wanted to ensure other families didn’t lose a loved one like we did. The key to improving patient outcomes is research, Leukaemia & Lymphoma NI is the only charity in Northern Ireland that funds the science that aims to deal with these cancers once and for all.”
Richard Buchanan, LLNI Chairman
