Dr Hywel Francis MP is a parliamentary friend of The Anthony Nolan Trust
9th December 2009
Aberavon MP Dr Hywel Francis showed his support for those needing lifesaving bone marrow transplants on Tuesday 8 December by becoming a parliamentary friend of The Anthony Nolan Trust.
Dr Hywel Francis MP and David Knights, Director of the Audience, Brand & Communications Team at the Anthony Nolan Trust.
Dr Francis attended a reception at the House of Commons along with Education Secretary, Rt Hon Ed Balls MP. The event was hosted by Kali Mountford MP.
Dr Francis said,
"This is such a crucial issue. Over 16,000 people worldwide are currently waiting for a lifesaving bone marrow transplant and I know many people here in Aberavon 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, Dr Francis will help to raise awareness about bone marrow donation in parliament and in the wider public. 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
Notes to editors
- For more information about the Anthony Nolan Trust please contact Tracey Sands or Victoria Moffett on 020 7284 8233 / 020 7424 6619.
- The Anthony Nolan Trust provides livesaving 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
