Dying man's petition to ministers

Mr Sudbury has been writing his blog since he was diagnosed in 2006

A journalist given months to live has delivered a petition to Downing Street calling for better awareness of bone marrow donation for youngsters.

Adrian Sudbury was diagnosed with two types of leukaemia. A bone marrow transplant proved unsuccessful and doctors said the disease was terminal.

The 26-year-old from Sheffield has gathered 11,000 names for his petition, which has been signed by Gary Lineker.

Mr Sudbury has decided not to have any further treatment.

But handing the petition over to Schools Secretary Ed Balls and Health Secretary Alan Johnson, Mr Sudbury said he hoped to spearhead a better education about bone marrow donation for others.

There are still 7,000 people, children and adults in the UK, who are waiting to find a transplant match.

I have one last little mission before I die Adrian Sudbury

The Huddersfield Examiner journalist, who writes a blog on his illness, was told in May that the leukaemia had returned, but he has vowed to raise the profile of bone marrow donation for others to have a chance at life.

On his blog Mr Sudbury wrote: "I have one last little mission before I die.

"I'm determined to try and educate more people about what it is like to be a bone marrow donor.

"Without your help they have no hope."

He said the petition trip to London was likely to be his "last big outing".

Through his campaign Mr Sudbury has already met Prime Minister Gordon Brown.