AN Almondbury family hope a bone marrow donor will be found on Thursday to save their daughter and sister's life.

Student Selina Ramanah is seriously ill in St James's Hospital, Leeds.

Her story was highlighted in the Examiner last week when her mother Shantah, sister Devina and brother Jason appealed for help to save her.

Selina, 21, fought leukaemia three years ago, but five weeks ago was given the devastating news that it had returned.

She has already undergone a course of chemotherapy, but doctors say she will need a bone marrow transplant to survive.

Huddersfield Pendragon Round Table has organised a donor clinic with The Anthony Nolan Trust on Thursday at the Lindley Village Surgery at Thomas Street between 6 and 9pm.

Selina's sister Devina, 25, said: "Selina is in a lot of pain at the moment. It's very difficult seeing her like that when only five weeks ago she was enjoying her studies and living a normal life."

The Trust has told Selina's family that a donor with an Asian background is more likely to provide a suitable bone marrow match for her.

Her parents were both born in Mauritius.

She appealed for anybody who could help to come forward and get tested.

"We have all been tested and it's not just for Selina but for the many other people waiting for a transplant," said Devina.

Donors from ethnic backgrounds and young men are particularly needed by the Trust.

Donors need to be in good health, aged 18 to 40, weigh more than eight stone and be willing to help any patient.

The Round Table is providing refreshments at the clinic and is also offering a free prize draw for all people who register.

The first prize is a family day out at Cartmel Races in the Lake District on August Bank Holiday Monday, including transport and entry ticket.