A dying journalist's campaign for bone marrow education in sixth form colleges will go right to the corridors of power today.

Huddersfield Daily Examiner reporter Adrian Sudbury has been battling leukaemia for 18 months and is trying to get classes about donation included in curriculums for 17 and 18-year-olds.

Today a clinic will be held for MPs at the House of Commons after Prime Minister's Question Time.

It has been organised by leukaemia charity the Anthony Nolan Trust and Yorkshire MP Kali Mountford.

It is believed to be the first time a bone marrow donor clinic has been held in Parliament.

Adrian told the Examiner: "I think this is going to be an incredible event, right in the heart of the corridors of power.

"It's open to all MPs and Westminster staff to join the bone marrow register. Blood samples will be taken if they are young enough.

"If they are not, they can still sign our petition and take away a campaign pack so they can set up similar events in their own constituencies.

"The way our campaign is progressing is truly astounding and I'd like to thank again everyone who has contributed to making it the success it is."

A film featuring Adrian will be show at the clinic explaining why it's so important that 17 and 18-year-olds are educated about bone marrow donation.

Prime Minister Gordon Brown and other senior politicians have backed his campaign while an online Downing Street petition has attracted thousands of signatures.

Adrian revealed last month that he would not undergo further chemotherapy treatment after the leukaemia returned and he therefore only had months to live.

More information on Adrian's campaign and about his illness can be found at his award-winning Baldy's Blog.

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