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Burstow shows support for bone marrow transplants

December 10, 2009 9:44 AM

Paul Burstow MP and Mr. David KnightsLocal MP Paul Burstow showed his support for those needing lifesaving bone marrow transplants on Tuesday 8 December at a parliamentary reception for The Anthony Nolan Trust.

Paul Burstow 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.

"This is such a crucial issue," said Paul Burstow. "Over 16,000 people worldwide are currently waiting for a lifesaving bone marrow transplant and I know many people here in Sutton, Cheam and Worcester Park 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 "

Ends

For more information please contact Tracey Sands or Victoria Moffett on 020 7284 8233 / 020 7424 6619.

Notes to editors

The Anthony Nolan Trust provides lifesaving donors for patients in need of a bone marrow transplant. The charity manages and recruits new donors to the UK's largest and most successful bone marrow register.

There are over 400,000 people on the Anthony Nolan bone marrow register, and it's not enough! There are over 16,000 people worldwide waiting for a lifesaving transplant.

For more information visit www.anthonynolan.org.uk

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