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Spink raises awareness of need for bone marrow donors

On Tuesday 8 December Castle Point MP Bob Spink raised the importance of support for those needing lifesaving bone marrow transplants. He met with the family of campaigning leukaemia patient Adrian Sudbury and representatives of The Anthony Nolan Trust.

"This is such a crucial issue," said Bob. "Over 16,000 people worldwide are currently waiting for a lifesaving bone marrow transplant and I know many people here in Essex who have had leukaemia touch their lives.

"It is absolutely vital that we recruit as many people as possible to the bone marrow register so we can save more lives every day. I'm delighted to do what I can to support this terrific work."

Bob will help to raise awareness about bone marrow donation in parliament and in the wider public with the help of Anthony Nolan.

Henny Braund, chief executive of The Anthony Nolan Trust added: "There are many myths about bone marrow donation and so it's really important that we raise awareness so people can make their own decisions, and potentially save someone's life.

"Most donations today take place via a fairly simple process similar to giving blood. It's really easy to join the register and we desperately need more people aged 18-40, especially those from diverse ethnic backgrounds. You can find out more at www.anthonynolan.org.uk"