Leukaemia Research

Leukaemia Research

Leukaemia Research is a British charitable organisation, established in 1960 whose aim is to research leukaemia, lymphomas, myeloma, aplastic anaemia, myelodysplasia, the myeloproliferative disorders and the related blood disorders in both children and adults.

Its patron is the Duke of Kent and the current president is Sir Ian Botham.

Chief Executive Cathy Gilman
Scientific Director David Grant
Director of Fundraising Kate White

Leukaemia Research has 140 Voluntary Branches across the UK. [http://www.lrf.org.uk/en/1/funlocsougro.html South East Voluntary Groups]

The Charity has a conference each year.In 2008 it was held at the Park Inn hotel in York.

External links

* [http://www.lrf.org.uk/ Official website]
*UK charity|216032


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