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Brilliant achievement yesterday but sad to hear the exertion has taken it's toll. Make sure you get some rest, you deserve it.

Thanks for the update Liam. What a fantastic day it was yesterday. Such a brilliant achievement Adrian. Sorry to hear that it has taken it's toll today though. Hope that you start to feel better after some much needed rest.

Hi Liam and Adrian,

Thankyou so much for all the events yesterday and for the update today Liam.

Now, Adrian, you must take it easy for a while now to regain some of your strength. You have achieved something wonderful and have every reason to feel proud, but you must recognise that now you must rest for a while.

I opened the Coventry Telegraph this morning, and the headlines were "Can you help save ........'s life" This is a fireman who has AML and needs a BMT. The Fire Service are having a screening session next week at one of their stations. Just think, this kind of thing will be happening in the years ahead, and a lot of this will be down to you, and your passion to make everyone aware of bone marrow donation.

Now, sweet cheeks, we all want you to rest now and gather your strength. We don't want you to give up, but we do want you to have some time to yourself. I am sure Liam will update us as and when required (won't you Liam!)

You have made such a difference to our lives,but just think of the difference you will make to people who need a donation in the future. I, for one, would like to think I am a better person for "knowing" you.

As always, my love to you and your family. Stay strong, but take things steady. I am taking my grandchildren on holiday on Saturday for a week, so I will catch up with your news when I come back .

Bless you Adrian

Ree

Liam thanks for letting us know how Adrian is. He must be absolutely shattered. I am so pleased you've reached the 11,000 barrier, well done! I went to blood donors last week thinking that at 42 i'd be too old to join the bone marrow register. I'm so glad that i'm not but only wish i'd done it sooner. All they did was take a liitle extra blood and give me a form to fill in. My son is only 17 but will join as soon as he is 18 in November. Send my love to Adrian. If i could swap places for a day and let you feel as well as I do Adrian I would because thats the least you deserve. You are a saint.
Jane (Slaithwaite, Huddersfield)xxx

Fantastic result yesterday Adrian, sounded like such an exciting day. I'm still buzzing even though I wasn't there!

Have a ggod rest and hope you are feeling better this afternoon. Big congratulatory hugs and kisses xxxx

Oh Adrian, I am sorry to hear the excitement of yesterday has knocked you for six. I hope the injection allows you to get a level of sleep that revives you some.

Wow...what a day, what a total and what a star!! It made my day to be able to kinda 'be there' all day with you and I was so proud to even know you via this blog.

Now, some R&R I think for you and hopefully you will be feeling improved again and back at it before too long.

Oh...and can I add my name to the list of those who think you are looking pretty damn hot in the 'No.10' pic! ;o)

Hi,

Congratulations on yesterday (Look North has never been so good!).

Hope you feel better soon.

Take Care

The wonders of Interweb. All day yesterday I went back to update on how it went. Fantastic! And I really felt like I was there, even if it was only in spirit, thanks to the pictures and the lovely work Liam did.
And now that you can sit back and relax, and look at all the work you have achieved already Adrian, just know that we will still be here with you in spirit every day.
That's the thing with web's, they tend to give you an extended family. Get well soon, you have the time for it now, and enjoy the summer.

Anna

Adrian
I salute you, you're an absolute wonder.
Thank you
Much love Susanna

Wishing you all the rest in the world Adrian, I hope you feel a little better tomorrow, you worked so hard yesterday - you put most of us to shame.

Congrats on the petition, my goodness what a success! I can see a little place reserved for you on the queens honours list this year you know. Would put money on it! (hmm, must look into the money part lol)

Thinking of you often, even with 2 kids on their school hols screaming in my earhole ;)

Much love,
Caroline xxx

Hi Liam,
Already posted message for Adrian this morning at end of yesterdays postings. Just wanted to say a big THANK YOU though to you for yesterday and for all the hard work and commitment you put into keeping us posted when Adrian can't.
Tell him we're all sorry that he's ill today and hope that once he's rested he will feel much better.
As a friend of Adrian's you need boosting and propping up with good wishes too so, much love, hugs and soothing thoughts to you Liam, Adrian & family and his friends.
Christine M. X

Christine M.(

Well done, Adrian.
India

I'm not surprised you're exhausted Adrian, what you achieved yesterday was monumental and you were so determined to achieve it that the adrenalin was probably all you were running on after the first hour or two. THANK YOU for what you have done to help all those who will ever need blood, bone or organ transplants in the UK. I hope you have a really good rest today and don't continue being sick
Emma xxx

If more of us lived our lives like you, the world would be an amazing place.

Always thinking of you

Sandra x

Adrian:

I have bookmarked your blog and read it daily. What an inspiration you are!! And incredibly brave. I pray that you are well today and that today will be a good day for you. I am astounded every day that I read your blog how much effort you are putting into this passion of yours even though you are not feeling well so much of the time. Surely, you will be rewarded!!

God Bless.

Kelley

Amazing news from yesterday- I'm thrilled that it went so well! And thanks for all of the updates Liam- it was great to read things as they were happening.

I'm sorry that it took its toll though Adrian- I hope that you're feeling better after a good night's rest.

Thinking of you,

Jen

Congratulations Adrian on your achievements yesterday. Hope you are feeling better by the time my post hits your screen.

All the best

Embi

Adrian,
I hope that once you get some rest you are feeling a bit better. I'm so sorry that the events of the day yesterday were so hard on you, but thrilled that it was such a success.

Thank you for all of the pictures along the way, too. Always love to see your gorgeous face!

Thinking of you.
Michelle

What an exciting day yesterday! We're all so proud. Well... except for this one thing... I'm feeling sort of sorry for Liam. The poor child, staying up past his bedtime doing all this typing... and then I'm sure his mum doesn't love getting up early and driving him to the office. Don't you think you're working the poor kid a little too hard? :-)
Liam, whatever you do to make 25 look like 16 -- send me some?? (Gasp! Maybe it's... that HAT!) Have a great day, thank you so much for the updates and for everything you do on this blog and for your friend, Adrian. Adrian, have a good rest. You've earned the right to ring a bell and have people come running to rub your feet, bring you tea and anything else your heart desires. xoxoxoxox

Hi Liam and Adrian

Thanks for all the updates from yesterday Liam, really really appreciated. Felt in a strange way that we were there all the way with Adrian.

Hope you're doing OK today Adrian, and that the nausea is subsiding a bit. Take it easy eh? Thank you for everything you are doing, and I hope that we can play some small part in both supporting you through this and also supporting the cause too. I'm still more than happy to do whatever I can to raise the profile of the register through football (think the ANT are aware of this - as Kali has mentioned it to them).

Lots of love

Cheryl xx

Well done Adrian and a fantastic great result. Get some rest and feel better a little today.

Thinking of you Lou x x x

Thanks for the update Liam!

Adrian, you really are cut from some special cloth! And of course your folks are proud of you. Your cyber family out here, who haven't even met you, walked around all day with a sense of pride and achievement because of your efforts.

Hopefully some rest will do the trick. Knew yesterday would be extremely exerting for you but so so so pleased you managed it. You deserved to be there to deliver the petition - even if your media whore motives were not all pure :)

Must rush off to Court. Don't think the judge will accept the "I was checkin in on Sudders" excuse for my tardiness, though I think it's a pretty damn valid one.

Lots of love from a bright, cheerful Trinidad.
Hugs and kisses
Tash

dear liam.....what a wonderful job you did, keeping all of us soooooo well informed of the day..how nice to be able to have a picture with a name..a REAL treat... i actually felt like i was right there...you are like his guardian angel, again thank you for being so kind and letting us come along....dear adrian...i pray daily for you and your family that God well hold all of you in the palm of His hand....God bless

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Sudbury,

As parents we are always proud of our children, and what they achieve in life, but your hearts must be bursting with pride with what Adrian has achieved.

Could you imagine when he came into the world that your little son would attain such heights. I know you are going through a heartbreaking situation, but believe me that little boy of yours has changed so many lives in his quest for people to have more knowledge of bone marrow donation and organ donation.

From one parent to another I send my love, admiration and prayers and hope thatyour young man is feeling a little better this afternoon

My love to you all

Ree

Hi Liam and Adrian

Hardly surprising you are feeling exhausted today Adrian - yesterday would have taken it out of anyone - what you did was just amazing! So rest and get sleep as you need to replenish your body. You did something incredible for those who need it most - your internet family are astounded by all you've achieved, and in a relatively short period of time. But you did it!! Personally, I think you deserve a medal, and a big one at that...

So rest easy dearest Adrian in the thought you did the impossible yesterday. I don't know of anyone else who would have managed such a demanding day in your situation. It can't have been easy. Just shows you what will power can do...

We're with you in thought throughout your days and your nights, and we love you dearly for all that you are.

Lots of thanks to you Liam for keeping us up to date, we all appreciate that so much. Please let us know how things are.

Much love to you all, and especially to the great man himself..
Barbara xx

Thanks for the updates, Liam!

I really wish I could've been there yesterday, enjoyed reading all about it though. Take care of yourself Adrian, hope you get your energy levels back up a.s.a.p!

Thinking of you!

Catherine x

Many thanks to Liam for the progress updates and thanks to the entire team for such an enjoyable ride yesterday!

Adrian, I fear you may have overdone it a bit on your journey but I know you wouldn't have it any other way. So, rest and regain your strength. You've certainly earned it. Wow, what a major accomplishment! Did you ever dream of the places you'd go and the people you'd influence?

Rock on my friend!
Beth
USA

you never cease to amaze me, all that you have and are doing is about people who in the future who will be diagnosed with the dreaded 'L'- having suffered the loss of a son with 'L'who was almost your age, you have raised an awareness like no other...there are many people out here who will carry on the campaign. Just wanted to say thank you on behalf of my boy - your mum should be proud
sue

Adrian, you are such a star. Yesterday was fantastic. I am so sorry you are feeling rubbish today, and last night. You must be exhausted beyond belief. Rest now and remember we are all thinking of you and sending our love and hugs to you and yours, especially to your Mum, Dad & Carrie too.
Take care of yourself. I will look in later before we go away. BE GOOD ok?
Loads of love
TXXXXXXX

OK, this is the third time I have tried to leave a message ...... I wish I had realised sooner that you were in London yesterday, I'd have rallied a bit of a reception committee for you. I was also there only for a day but read your blog at 2.30pm by which time it was all over bar the shouting! Heyho, next time! Anyway, I have put your essay on my little girl's web journal (ALL) because my aim was always to educate people throughout our family's journey. And guess what, I have now seen a link on another family's page (also ALL), to my page, to your page, so maybe you'll be getting a few new converts to your cause, I hope so anyway.
Have a good day's rest, thank goodness for the district nursing team xx

YAY, MADE IT!!

Congrats on your wonderful accomplishment. I do hope you feel better today Adrian!

Melissa
USA

Hi Liam,

Sad to hear that Adrian is not feeling well.He is in hospital?I hope he will quickly recover.

He need some rest.

Praying for him as always.

Thanks for the update Liam,waiting here for some good news.

I am not able to view the video, it is available only to people in UK.

Regards,
Shiney.

Sending you love, light and positive energy Adrian.
xxx

Thank you Liam for keeping us all up to date! And a big thanks to Adrian's Mum and Dad too for all the behind the scenes work.

Adrian, I do hope you are feeling rested today and this shot doesn't have a similar effect as the last. I am so proud of your accomplishments, over 11,000 on the petition!

You are changing peoples lives all over the world whether it is through the education that will come of all of your efforts or through this blog just teaching us all how to LIVE.

I thank you for sharing all that you have in this blog and feel truly blessed to have gotten to "know" you.

Big hugs to you from the USA and wishing you much rest and comfort in the days to come. Peace be with you Adrian. -Tela

With constant thoughts and prayers. You are such an inspiration, an amazing person-someone that I admire and hope that if ever faced with a situation such as this, I could cope with the profound determination and heart that you have. Your life has a purpose that very few every have. You are impacting the WORLD. Making it a truly better place for mankind. Thank you!

What an amazing man you are.

I spent much of the day yesterday eagerly awaiting updates and was so pleased to find that the petition passed the 11,000 mark. Yesterday was a poignant day for me too, as it was three years ago to the day that I lost my dear dad to the evil disease that is cancer.

He too was a brave man, who showed nothing but courage and strength and would never let you say so, he just didn't think he was anything special. People like this make the world a better place.

God bless you Adrian.

Kelly x

Adrian, you have no way of knowing how far your actions will go or the number of lives that your words will help to save. Your courage and determination are admired by so many and you're such an inspiration. I hope you'll feel better soon so you can enjoy all that you've accomplished!

Hi Liam:

Thank you so much for these updates. I appreciate your hard work at keeping us all informed.

Hi Adrian:

Wow, over 11,000 signatures - how amazing is that? What an amazing achievement! You have made a positive difference for so many people that will last long after all of us have left this life. How many people can say that? I'm sorry that you are not feeling well. I hope these little messages lift your spirits. I am impressed and amazed at all you have accomplished. Rest well and I hope you are feeling better by the time you read this.

Well done, Adrian. How you had the stamina to do what you did yesterday beats me. Now REST, REST, REST!!!

Thanks, Liam, for keeping us updated. You're a star, too.

Jill

Hi Adrian
Well done with your petition!
Now, please, take some time out for YOU!

Thankyou from all the future children and adults who will have cause to remember your hard work and be grateful for it

You are an inspiration to all of us with your courage and frankness, and though we have never met you, we are immensely PROUD of you.You are one hell of a human being!

Good luck!

Thanks Liam for your accurate updating (text and picture).

Very professional, that pen and paper while driving home. A true journalist - as always!

Returning home from hospital dealing with transplantation problems I just wondered: why no go for a new allo TX with reduced intensity conditioning (outpatient given; only immunosuppressive dose, no TBI) and/or donor lymphocyte infusions (outpatient given). It can work very well for chronic phase leukaemia and - more important - gives no more side effects than the one you experience now. And keeps you out off hospital. (I'm afraid serious infections have also the possibility to increase the need for rehospitalisation - so why not give it a try). Off course only possible without having that horrible cGVHD…But it’s easy for me to say, on the other side of the Wall.

Take care.

Cheers Liam.
Rest well Adrian - you're a star!
x

Well Adrian, who wouldn't feel lousy after a day like that?!
CONGRATULATIONS!!! I lift my glass to you & the Dream Team!
You continue to amaze, enthrall, excite & challenge me. You also humble me & help me keep life in perspective. You are truly a rare gift to this world - which is certainly SO much richer for knowing you.(Isn't blogging great?!)
I pray from the bottom of my heart that you will have a comfortable night with a good, peaceful sleep.
Love & blessings to you and your Family
Janet in South Africa

Dear Adrian,

Amazing work, Adrian!!...you continue to astound me and everyone else in this world!! You deserve a nice relaxing day today. I hope the nurses are getting your tummy to settle down and I hope that you are comfortable again shortly. Congratulations on a job well done!!

xoxo
Rachel from CT

Watching you yesterday on chanel5 news I was bursting with pride and reduced to tears! You have done your part, now please leave it to others to carry it on. You deserve some rest time don't you think? I can't praise you enough Adrian, you are FANTASTIC!

Love, hugs and prayers

Carole xxx

P.S
A big thank you to you Liam. x

Hi Adrian,

been following your story, i saw you on the news going into No.10. You're an inspiration to all, so sorry to hear you're now well. I was surprised to read that we share the same birthday - July 15th, I was 36 this time round.

I dont know if you ever got my letter i sent you last year, one of the reporters from ITV's Calendar was going to forward the letter to you.

Hi Adrian,

been following your story, i saw you on the news going into No.10. You're an inspiration to all, so sorry to hear you're not well. I was surprised to read that we share the same birthday - July 15th, I was 36 this time round.

I dont know if you ever got my letter i sent you last year, one of the reporters from ITV's Calendar was going to forward the letter to you.

Praying that you are feeling better today. You did such an amazing job yesterday, Adrian. You are truly an inspiration. I pray for God's peace to surround you and for His healing hands to keep you well. God bless.

Amy
Pennsylvania, USA

Take it easy today Adrian. Thinking of you!

Kirsten

Hi Liam,

Now when I checked I was able to see the video.Wanted to see more, I think I am greedy.

I do not like people saying his last few weeks...may not live...last big outing...depressing it is to hear and read such things.

Any news about Adrian?I was just thinking why cant he start chemo again..

Please let us know about his health.

Regards,

Shiney

Hi Adrian and Liam,
Awwww am so sorry to hear the adventures yesterday have taken their toll :(
In typical AD fashion, though you were an inspiration to all of us and were determined to make it down to London to hand in the petition personally.. AND I am so, so glad you got to achieve that and that the number of signatories was way in excess of the 10,000 that was aimed for originally!
Liam, you are an absolute star for allowing us to share the day with Adrian yesterday and follow his progress through the day. Thank you :) It meant alot to those of us who could not be in London in person and helped us to be there in spirit.

Hope you are soon feeling much better AD
Love,
Laura
X

Thanks for all the pics of yesterday you gorgeous man - you may well feel like sh** but what a pin-up!

Pleazzzzze rest up now for a few days to get your zing back and give your poor mum a break from worrying about what you are taking on.

You and your lovely friend Liam (you know how to pick the best don't you) kept us going all day yesterday. Now.....relax.

Well done all the same.

God Bless you all

Denisexxx

Hi Adrian/Liam, I am not surprised that the events of yesterday took their toll on you Adrian. The illness mixed with the euphoria,long train journey, early start, long day, media whoring, press photos - goodness I am exhausted just writing it all. Hope you are able to relax a bit now but please dont relax too much we still need you around. Keep strong and keep vital. Chris

Hi Adrian

Sorry to hear you are feeling poorly today. It sounds like you had an amazing day yesterday and I guess it was bound to take its toll.

Take it easy.

Love

Jane xxx

PS Thanks Liam for the update :-)

Hi Adrian,

Sorry to hear ur so Poorly 2day hope things ease off for u very soon.

I have never posted here before, but i have always followed ur story.

One of the main reasons i have never posted before is because i can not put into words how incredibly brave and courageous that u r.

But i felt after what u did yesterday i would have to find some words post. U really r amazing.....
Myself, my friends and my family have all signed up to the donor register.

Hope u manage to get some releif from sickness and manage to get some well earned rest after Yesterday,it must have zapped u of ur energy.

Take good care and hope to read more when u recover .

Much love and god bless u

Mary. xxx

Sorry you are feeling rubbish today .
You did a great job yesterday and the dedication to such a worthy cause shone through like a beacon.

Well Done Paul

Dear Adrian

Hope the rest today has eased some of your symptoms and that you are feeling well enough to bask in the excitement and achievements of yesterday.

Take care,
I'm sure your family are giving you lots of TLC,

love and hugs

Sally x

Hi Adrian

Sorry to hear you were ill last night, but what an achievement. I absolutely loved reading your blog yesterday, well done to you and to Liam. I was really chuffed to see you sitting on the sofa with the PM!

Hope you're feeling better soon mate.
Love Mel x

hi adrian hope you are feeling a bit easier tonight all the best pamxxx

Hello Liam and Adrian. Liam thank you for the update.(love the cap btw!!)

Adrian, you should be really proud of yourself, You have done such a great deal for this campaign.. its all worked out fantastically!!! Take it easy for a few days..

Lots of love Dawn xxx

PS You look really well Adrian... Swooon.. xx lol

Hi Adrian and Liam
Yesterday was a very special day. I just watched the video link with my two children aged 12 and 5. Their cousin died of Leukaemia 18 months ago aged just 16 and I was so proud to explain to them both what the purpose of your visit was Adrian and what you wanted to achieve. We must all take our part in educating the future generations now when we have the opportunity. Yes it is a difficult message however this disease attacks anyone at anytime and this campaign will hopefully offer everyone a chance to fight back and be cured.
Much love to you and your family Adrian, it is incredibile that they will share you at this time. Alisonx

Adrian,

I'm praying for peace and a restful day. You are very blessed to have parents to love on you and take care of you.

Living for Him!

Dana
Texas

adrian, you're an inspiring guy. hope you feeling better very soon.

best wishes

peter

Hi Adrian,

Thank you so much for being so brave & strong to continue updating the public on your health and the fantastic work you have vowed to do.

I feel as if I know you personally and felt I needed to write my comments.

I was devastated when I found out I could not be a donor due to my age (almost 48), however I will, as my role as a manager in a Health Centre, use & display the promotion material sent to the practice, and encourage any support where possible to highlight any publicity necessary to help with your campaign.

Although I have never been close to anyone having needed a Bone Marrow, I truly believe you have achieved an astonishing achievement I would like to wish you all the very best, and say it has been a delight and priviledge "knowing" you, albiet it through the Examiner. I wish you had more time, however you will not be forgotten and will stay in many people's memories, including and particular my own, for as long as I am alive.

Your family must be so very proud of you.

My very caring and best wishes

Margaret Shaw

Great work to all!

A family friend was just given a clean bill of health yesterday after he was stricken with Leukemia.

What did he do to celebrate? Took some time to hang out at a local pub for a couple of hours!

Adrian-- I wish that you were able to get the same kind of news.

Best wishes to everyone!

Kimberly Parr
Cincinnati, Ohio
USA

Hi Adrian,

What can I say? There are no words that can really describe your determination, strength and the amazing person that you are. All I can think of (again) is: Thank You!
Hope you'll feel a lot better soon.

Ingrid

Dear Adrian,

I am so happy to see all the photos of your smiling face. You look great and so absolutely proud. I am so glad your big adventure went so marvelously! Congratulations! So many signatures. Credit to you and all of your dream team's hard work and inspiration.

Sorry to hear you had a rough night and aren't well the morning after. I am hoping with all my might for a quick recovery and return to comfort and joy.

Thank you, Liam, your parents and everyone that helped us all have an exciting day from our desks reading about yours, up to the minute! Well done!

Take good care,

Margaret (USA)

Adrian, all I can say is 'YOU LEGEND' *shouted in classic football hooligan style!* ;)

I'll extend those sentiments to Liam as well, who's doing a great job of keeping all your crazed fans unpdated!

Get some rest and keep that gorgeous smile on your face!
Amy
xxxx

Thinking of you and your family. xx