IT was marvellous to see that the results of Professor Christian Offensmeier’s work at the University of Southampton Leukaemia Research have been reported in the Daily Echo (January 5).

Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research is currently investing over £5.5m in funding four major projects based at Southampton University and Southampton General Hospital, and is regarded by many research institutions as a centre of excellence.

Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research fund research in over 50 top universities and hospitals and are committed to an ongoing research budget of £20m a year.

It also allocates clinical grants to help develop the careers of young doctors and researchers and provides a free information service to patients, relatives and nurses.

All money goes to a central committee at head office at Great Ormond Street, London, where money is allocated to projects.

Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research is devoted to funding medical research into leukaemia and lymphoma and related disorders to try and find out the causes, improve treatment and find a cure for these diseases.

To find out more or to help out, call John Murrell on 01489 786483 or contact the website www.beat bloodcancers.org.

JOHN MURRELL, Hedge End.