Who we are
Read about our history, and the communities and campaigners behind the work we do to beat blood cancer.
![David Eastwood, co-founder of Blood Cancer UK, holding daughter Susan who was living with leukaemia before later passing away.](https://bcuk.cdn.ngo/images/Susan_and_David_600x600.2e16d0ba.fill-410x220.jpg)
Our history - beating blood cancer since 1960
Susan's young tragic death changed the future for people affected by blood cancer. Read how we began.
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Our people
We’re a community dedicated to beating blood cancer. Here are just a few of us.
![Portrait of Helen Rowntree](https://bcuk.cdn.ngo/images/Helen_Rowntree_2023_530x395_2.2e16d0ba.fill-410x220.jpg)
Our leadership team
Meet our team supporting the Blood Cancer UK community and leading the charity.
![Matthew Wilson, a member of the Board, smiling against a plan white background.](https://bcuk.cdn.ngo/images/Matthew_Wilson_hi_res_PNG.2e16d0ba.fill-410x220.png)
Our Board of Trustees
Our Board of Trustees are responsible for our strategy and making sure we best meet the needs of people affected by blood cancer.
![Simon Thomas, President of Blood Cancer UK, kneeling with his right arm raised in front of a crowd of people posing and cheering at an event.](https://bcuk.cdn.ngo/images/Simon-Thomas-President-Blood-Cance.2e16d0ba.fill-410x220.jpg)
Our Presidents and Honorary Presidents
Our Presidents and Honorary Presidents are a group of dedicated supporters who support us in raising awareness of blood cancer.
![The Blood Cancer UK policy panel stood in front of two pull up banners](https://bcuk.cdn.ngo/images/policy_panel.2e16d0ba.fill-410x220.jpg)
The Blood Cancer UK Policy Panel
The Blood Cancer UK Policy Panel was established in 2019 to make sure people affected by blood cancer are at the very centre of Government and NHS decision making.