BRAVE Jake Pullin is to be honoured by the Anthony Nolan Bone Marrow Trust when the charity dedicates a research laboratory in his name.>

Lab named after battling Jake

Picture shows Jake Pullin

BRAVE Jake Pullin is to be honoured by the Anthony Nolan Bone Marrow Trust when the charity dedicates a research laboratory in his name.

The 12-year-old, who lost his battle against aplastic anaemia in December, will be remembered by family and employees of the trust at a ceremony at the trust's research institute at the Royal Free Hospital, Hampstead, on May 21.

Jake's mother Sue Pullin, 36, of Conegra Road, High Wycombe, said: "The fact that the trust is naming a lab after Jake means that his name will go on for ever."

A spokesman for the Anthony Nolan Bone Marrow Trust said: "Much has been achieved as a result of the life of Jake - more than a thousand potential bone marrow donors signed up at donor recruitment clinics held for Jake in High Wycombe.

"Dedicating the laboratory in memory of Jake is a small token of thanks from the charity to Jake's parents and family and a lasting tribute to all Jake's achievements."

Mrs Pullin, her husband Steve, 37, and daughter Daina, 11, will attend the ceremony.

The family will be accompanied by Mrs Pullin's mother, Mr Pullin's parents, his sister Kaye, and her fiancee Daniel.

Mrs Pullin said: "Jake touched so many people's hearts.

"There were more than 600 people at the chapel for Jake's funeral. His life has been so inspiring for others."

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