MP supports bone marrow campaign

Mon 25th January 2010 2.22PM

BOLTON South East MP Dr Brian Iddon showed his support for those needing lifesaving bone marrow transplants at a parliamentary reception for The Anthony Nolan Trust. Dr Iddon attended a reception at the House of Commons along with Education Secretary Ed Balls MP and charity representatives including the family of campaigning leukaemia patient Adrian Sudbury. Dr Iddon said: “This is such a crucial issue, over 16,000 people worldwide are currently waiting for a lifesaving bone marrow transplant and I know many people here in Bolton South East who have had leukaemia touch their lives.

“It is absolutely vital that we recruit as many people as possible to the bone marrow register, in order to save more lives every day, and I urge people to get in touch with The Anthony Nolan Trust to find out how to join.” Henny Braund, chief executive of The Anthony Nolan Trust added: “There are many myths around bone marrow donation and it is so important to raise awareness so that people can make informed decisions about donating, and potentially saving someone’s life. “Most donations today take place via a process similar to giving blood. It’s really easy to join the register and we desperately need more people aged 18- 40, especially from diverse ethnic backgrounds. You can find out more at www.anthonynolan.org.uk ”