LEUKAEMIA victim Sian Willbourne will once again be on duty at the second of her recruitment clinics to find a suitable bone marrow donor.

The 29-year-old was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia in June and a bone marrow match is her only hope of a cure.

In a bid to find a suitable donor she set up blood donor clinics at the University of Hertfordshire where she works as an administrator.

The first clinic took place in August and more than 200 willing candidates, including stars from Saracens Rugby Club, volunteered to give blood.

Sian is hoping for a similar turn-out this time round as the quest to find a suitable match goes on.

She said: "I am still waiting to find out if anyone from the first clinic proved to be suitable, but I think it could take a long time.

"The more people we have attend the clinic, the better chance we have of finding someone. The sooner a match is found the better really as the transplant can be performed quicker which will mean a greater chance of success.

"Data shows that it is better when it is done early."

Sian has recently had to give up work at the university because of ongoing hospital commitments. However, she hopes to return soon after moving on to a new form of treatment.

She added: "I am hoping to go on to a new drug next week which with any luck will slow down the progress of the disease. I was disappointed to be signed off from work, but I hope to be back soon."

Staff from leukaemia charity The Anthony Nolan Trust will be on hand to take blood from willing volunteers at the recruitment clinic which takes place from 3pm to 7pm at the university's auditorium on the De Havilland campus on Tuesda, October 11.

Everyone is welcome to attend.