Shaun Leane opens his heart to us for Mother's Day

Crafted in sterling silver or 18ct gold vermeil and tipped with pavé-set diamonds, the iconic design features a 'double-hook heart' silhouette – signalling a profound statement of solidarity and admiration towards our cause.

Shaun's mother, Diane, has been living with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia for 15 years.

Devoted to learning everything he can to help his mother's condition, Shaun explored all avenues possible for treatment, bringing him to a fateful moment, four years ago, in Marylebone, London, whilst attending a fundraising event. He was introduced to our Chief Executive, Gemma Peters, who encouraged Shaun and his mother to meet one of the UK's leading experts in blood cancer, Professor Peter Hillman; a meeting which has proved to have an enormous positive impact on Diane's condition.

Shaun contemplated the connection between his artistry and the best way to publicise the message that information and knowledge are essential when living with cancer. "Blood Cancer UK had a new logo - a graphic heart - with two fast curves that fold in on each other," Shaun says. "It lingered in my mind. Not only did it remind me of my Hook Heart silhouette, but of the need to get the message across quickly and as clearly as possible. There is no ambiguity when it comes to cancer."

Shaun’s determination to help others lead him back to his workbench where he spun hope through his creativity and diligent fingertips. "The Hook Heart bracelet and necklace were a eureka moment", he confirms. "The message has to be strong. This is about love; caring for another person by spreading awareness of new treatments and remedies for blood cancer. Knowledge is power." The Hook Heart motif – two enclosing hooks uniting into a bond-forming heart – is a play on classic shapes and traditions; asking us to stop and think; to notice and observe.

In honour of Shaun's mother and all whom have loved ones living with blood cancer, and in commemoration of Mother's Day this year, the House of Shaun Leane will donate 10% of sales of their classic Hook Heart bracelet and pendant this spring to Blood Cancer UK.

"There is nobody more important to me than my mother,” surmises Shaun. “There is no stronger bond. I want to signal solidarity to all those seeking support for blood cancer."