Boost for Adrian’s campaign

Oct 15 2008 by Katie Campling, Huddersfield Daily Examiner

“We had an extremely positive response,’’ said Ms Mountford. “They have gone away now to see if it’s possible to fund the idea.

“They said they would give us an answer by the end of the week, which is very fast.

“The level of interest shown was great. Ed Balls had a heavy schedule that day and he took time out for the meeting, which we were very impressed with.”

Teaching resources about the blood, bone marrow and organ donation – entitled Give And Let Live – were amended by the Government and NHS Blood and UK Transplant to suit 17 and 18-year-olds.

Health secretary Alan Johnson and Mr Balls also wrote to all UK schools and colleges in September, encouraging them to use the resources.