WAKEFIELD MP Mary Creagh has pledged support for Examiner journalist Adrian Sudbury’s campaign.

And she has cajoled her office staff into signing up as potential bone marrow donors.

The 26-year-old reporter, who is dying from leukaemia, has been lobbying the Government to raise awareness of bone marrow donation among young people.

Award-winning Adrian’s last wish is to ensure that others have a chance of life.

Ms Creagh attended an event at the House of Commons organised by the Anthony Nolan Trust and Colne Valley MP Kali Mountford in support of Adrian’s campaign.

Ministers, MPs and Westminster staff at the event and were asked to join Adrian’s campaign and the bone marrow register.

Mary also took along her boss, Culture Secretary Andy Burnham MP, to join the bone marrow register, which is open to people aged 18 to 40.

She said: “I am delighted to support the work of The Anthony Nolan Trust and add my name to this campaign. Adrian Sudbury has been a real inspiration.

“Unfortunately I’m not eligible to be a donor but two members of my staff have now signed up. The more individuals that learn about and join the bone marrow register the more lives that can be saved.”

Adrian said: “All I am trying to achieve is for all second year sixth form students to receive a 40-minute talk about why it is important to think about donating blood, bone marrow and organs.

“I think a healthy discussion about all these issues, with young adults given all the facts, will be of benefit to many.

“I don’t believe anyone should be forced to do anything they feel uncomfortable with. But it’s only right that people should be able to make an informed choice either way.”

People can find out more about becoming a bone marrow donor by visiting a clinic organised by the Examiner and the Anthony Nolan Trust at Huddersfield Town Hall on July 8.

At the clinic, which runs from 2pm to 7pm, people will be able to collect information packs, speak to an ANT adviser and even sign up as a donor. They will be asked to fill in a form, have a short chat with an adviser and give a blood sample.

To find out more, visit www.anthonynolan.org.uk