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| The prime minister has described a campaigning journalist who has died from leukaemia at the age of 27 as a "true hero". | The prime minister has described a campaigning journalist who has died from leukaemia at the age of 27 as a "true hero". |
| Adrian Sudbury, from Sheffield, spent the final few months of his life petitioning MPs for better awareness of bone marrow donation. | |
| Mr Sudbury wrote a blog throughout his illness sharing his experiences. | Mr Sudbury wrote a blog throughout his illness sharing his experiences. |
| Prime Minister Gordon Brown said Mr Sudbury's selflessness and courage made him an inspiration to others. | Prime Minister Gordon Brown said Mr Sudbury's selflessness and courage made him an inspiration to others. |
| The Huddersfield Examiner journalist, who turned 27 last month, died in the early hours of Wednesday. | The Huddersfield Examiner journalist, who turned 27 last month, died in the early hours of Wednesday. |
| He had vowed to raise the profile of bone marrow donation for others to have a chance at life and throughout his campaign he met Mr Brown. | He had vowed to raise the profile of bone marrow donation for others to have a chance at life and throughout his campaign he met Mr Brown. |
| Adrian touched all who knew him. We're very proud of all his achievements in tragically such a short time Keith Sudbury Baldy's Blog | Adrian touched all who knew him. We're very proud of all his achievements in tragically such a short time Keith Sudbury Baldy's Blog |
| The prime minister said: "I spoke to Adrian last Wednesday and his campaigning spirit and his optimism remained undimmed. | The prime minister said: "I spoke to Adrian last Wednesday and his campaigning spirit and his optimism remained undimmed. |
| "My thoughts are with his family at this time and I know they will be proud that Adrian's achievements will continue to help others after he has gone." | "My thoughts are with his family at this time and I know they will be proud that Adrian's achievements will continue to help others after he has gone." |
| Mr Sudbury was diagnosed with two types of leukaemia. A bone marrow transplant proved unsuccessful and doctors said the disease was terminal. | Mr Sudbury was diagnosed with two types of leukaemia. A bone marrow transplant proved unsuccessful and doctors said the disease was terminal. |
| He was told in May that the leukaemia had returned and he decided not to have any further treatment. | He was told in May that the leukaemia had returned and he decided not to have any further treatment. |
| 'Last big outing' | 'Last big outing' |
| He died peacefully in his sleep, with his family, including parents Keith and Kay, beside him at their home in Pinxton, Derbyshire. | He died peacefully in his sleep, with his family, including parents Keith and Kay, beside him at their home in Pinxton, Derbyshire. |
| In a statement Mr Sudbury said: "Every parent thinks their son or daughter is special and we are no different. | In a statement Mr Sudbury said: "Every parent thinks their son or daughter is special and we are no different. |
| "Adrian touched all who knew him. We're very proud of all his achievements in tragically such a short time. | "Adrian touched all who knew him. We're very proud of all his achievements in tragically such a short time. |
| "Kay and I hope that all Adrian's good work will be continued by all those who knew him and loved him. " | "Kay and I hope that all Adrian's good work will be continued by all those who knew him and loved him. " |
| The journalist, who went to school in Nottingham, lobbied MPs for better information campaigns and gathered 11,000 names as part of his Sign Up For Sudders petition calling for better education about bone marrow donation. | The journalist, who went to school in Nottingham, lobbied MPs for better information campaigns and gathered 11,000 names as part of his Sign Up For Sudders petition calling for better education about bone marrow donation. |
| He travelled to Downing Street last month to hand over his petition to Schools Secretary Ed Balls and Health Secretary Alan Johnson. | He travelled to Downing Street last month to hand over his petition to Schools Secretary Ed Balls and Health Secretary Alan Johnson. |
| Speaking at the time, he said his trip to London was likely to be his "last big outing". | Speaking at the time, he said his trip to London was likely to be his "last big outing". |
| Legacy | |
| Earlier this year Mr Sudbury was named multimedia journalist of the year at the Press Gazette Regional Press Awards where he was recognised for his blog. | Earlier this year Mr Sudbury was named multimedia journalist of the year at the Press Gazette Regional Press Awards where he was recognised for his blog. |
| Roy Wright, Huddersfield Daily Examiner editor, said: "It is terribly sad news but what a legacy Adrian has left behind. | Roy Wright, Huddersfield Daily Examiner editor, said: "It is terribly sad news but what a legacy Adrian has left behind. |
| "He never complained about his condition but instead set out to convince others that they could help in the future. | "He never complained about his condition but instead set out to convince others that they could help in the future. |
| "It was a joy and a privilege to work with Sudders, who was an outstanding journalist." | "It was a joy and a privilege to work with Sudders, who was an outstanding journalist." |
| There will be a private family funeral followed by a service of remembrance at Sheffield Cathedral at a date to be confirmed. | There will be a private family funeral followed by a service of remembrance at Sheffield Cathedral at a date to be confirmed. |
| YOUR TRIBUTES TO ADRIAN SUDBURY | |
| I have been following Adrian's story in the Birmingham Evening Mail and would like to send my condolences to his family and friends. His writing proved him to be a humble man whose passion for life has made him an inspiration to me and I am sure for many others. I really hope that those close to him will take comfort that he has touched many people and will encourage people to put themselves on the bone marrow register. God rest his soul XNikki, Birmingham | |
| Adrian turned a personal tragedy into a wonderful campaign for awareness. I was impressed by his doggedness in the face of apathy and the government machine. Huge credit to him, sympathy to his loved ones and I hope his campaign is very successful.Femi, Manchester | |
| Adrian was, and always will be, an absolute star. I've been reading Baldy's Blog since being diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma earlier this year and without Adrian my chemotherapy would have been so much more difficult to deal with. He helped me to 'turn my corner' and feel positive for the first time since my diagnosis. (Baldy's Blog also helped me to go public without the headscarf for the first time. I'm obviously unable to join the register but I supported the petition and will continue to support Adrian's cause in any way I can. His legacy will continue to enrich many, many lives. Rest in peace AD. Christina, Derbyshire | |
| Well done to all that Adrian has done to bring the issue of bone marrow transplants into the public eye. My daughter, unfortunately, died last year after a 2 year illness. She had a stem cell transplant in July 2006 and this enabled us to spend an extra year with our very brave and courageous daughter. We did not know the donor but I will be forever grateful to them for the chance they gave my little angel. I am on the bone marrow donor list and I would encourage anyone else to get their name through The Anthony Nolan Trust. My heartfelt sympathy to Adrian's family; what a guy to do what he did in his final months. Hats off to him.Helen Winter, Barnsley | |
| I am so saddened by this news, my thoughts are with his family and friends. He was such a wonderful man to do what he did, he has made a positive difference to so many lives and has indeed touched the hearts of many, myself included. Tess, Northumberland | |
| What a wonderful young man! I have a bone marrow condition, thankfully not too serious, and these things suddenly appear, without warning. I wish now that I had made noises about being willing to be a donor, before my bone marrow became useless for donation. We are all guilty of complacency to some extent, so an example like Sudders needs to be both celebrated for his courage and publicised for his capacity to stir us up.Keith Pexton, Blackpool | |
| Adrian's dedication and commitment to this cause was inspirational. I cannot even begin to imagine how much pain he must have been in and it would have been much easier for him and his family to concentrate on his wellbeing rather than start such a massive campaign which surely took a lot of time and dedication on his part. He has left a legacy with the campaign and I only hope others join the bone marrow register and are made more aware of this subject due to his sacrifice.Louise, Scotland | |
| I read Adrian's blog. What a brave man and right up to the end. I hope more people will register for bone marrow donation. I had the privilege of donating bone marrow to a lady back in 2000. Sadly, the lady also died, but giving that bone marrow and white blood cell donation to her gave her the chance to enjoy more time with her family. Happily I have met many people who have donated bone marrow and they have saved a life. So please donate bone marrow. It really is worthwhile and the test is just an ordinary blood test. It doesn't take long.Carol Carter, Wales | |
| Adrian was an amazing man, his courage and strength were an inspiration to us all and his untimely death is a very sad loss. He was one of life's truly good people. I only knew him through his blog but I felt I really 'knew' him, as I think many of us did who followed him through his brave fight. To choose to spend his last months highlighting the Bone marrow donor issue and to continue that to the end leaves us all with a legacy we must continue. My deepest sympathies go to his family and friends on this saddest of days. May you rest in peace Adrian...you were truly one in many million.Gemmak, Cambridge UK |