Martin Solomon, 20, is struggling Hodgkinas Lymphoma and desperately needs a bone marrow transplant to survive. Tony?Carter A studentA who has only months to call home has been granted hope a' after results of City fans opted to be probable bone marrow donors. Martin Solomon, 20, is struggling Hodgkinas Lymphoma and desperately needs a bone marrow transplant to survive. But despite a nationwide search, his mixed Irish and Caribbean heritage has meant some body with exactly the same bone marrow type has yet found. Martinas family and friends wished one of the 48,000 fans arriving at the Etihad on Saturday for Cityas conflict against Newcastle might contain the key. Fans were asked to take an instant saliva test a' which may reveal if they are a for Martin.A In whole 63 people registered to take the test, with the outcomes predicted in around six weeksa time. Martin said: amazement had a good response from the supporters, people were interested in why I was there and wishing me good luck. aWhat I'd say to people is that taking the examination if you could be a donor match to see only takes five minutes and it could save my entire life. aIt is just a waiting game for me personally right now. Each and every day I am only waiting for a phone call to say a contributor has been found.a Martin and his family, mummy Paula, father Martin, and his siblings Serena and Zea have been informed a match is most likely can be found in the black community while they have the widest selection of bone marrow types.A Martin, who lives in Sale Moor, first became sick with Hodgkinas Lymphoma aged just 14 and was handed the all clear after chemotherapy. But the disease re-appeared last year while Martin was studying at Newcastle University, indicating a marrow transplant is his only possibility of survival. His family are increasingly being helped in their search well for a donor by charity ACLT who promote bone marrow and blood donation. Charity co-founder Beverley De-Gale said: aBecause of Martinas mixed racial back ground it has made it harder to get some body with a match of the form of bone marrow. aHowever we are registering everyone and anybody aged 16-49 may offer to take a rapid check to see if they are a possible match.The result of fans at the City groundA was outstanding and the job Martinas family are doing may help not just ideally him, but additionally others of mixed race who desire a bone marrow donor.a Martinas family are running yet another donor travel today at the Printworks in Manchester city centre from 11am to 4pm. For more information head to www.match4martin.com
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