Madeleine Moon MP becomes a parliamentary friend of The Anthony Nolan Trust

Madeleine Moon MP becomes a parliamentary friend of The Anthony Nolan Trust

Bridgend MP Madeleine Moon showed her support for those needing lifesaving bone marrow transplants on Tuesday 8 December by becoming a parliamentary friend of The Anthony Nolan Trust.

Ms Moon attended a reception at the House of Commons along with Education Secretary, Rt Hon Ed Balls MP, and charity representatives including the family of campaigning leukaemia patient Adrian Sudbury.

"This is such a crucial issue," said Ms Moon. "Over 16,000 people worldwide are currently waiting for a lifesaving bone marrow transplant and I know many people here in Bridgend who have had leukaemia touch their lives.

"It is absolutely vital that we recruit as many people as possible to the bone marrow register so we can save more lives every day. I'm delighted to do what I can to support this terrific work."

As a friend of Anthony Nolan, Ms Moon will help to raise awareness about bone marrow donation in parliament and in the wider public.

Henny Braund, chief executive of The Anthony Nolan Trust added: "There are many myths about bone marrow donation and so it's really important that we raise awareness so people can make their own decisions, and potentially save someone's life.

"Most donations today take place via a fairly simple process similar to giving blood. It's really easy to join the register and we desperately need more people aged 18-40, especially those from diverse ethnic backgrounds. You can find out more at www.anthonynolan.org.uk "