Bruce backs National Wear Red day for British Heart Foundation (BANFFSHIRE and BUCHAN COAST Liberal Democrats)

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Bruce backs National Wear Red day for British Heart Foundation

February 17, 2010 5:00 PM
Originally published by The Rt Hon Malcolm Bruce MP

Malcolm Bruce MP is supporting British Heart Foundation's campaign for National Wear Red Day on February 26th and calling for Gordon residents to join him.

As part of national heart month, British Heart Foundation (BHF) is aiming to get Britain wearing red on Friday 26th February and give a donation of £1 in support of their pioneering research and patient care.

BHF are also drawing attention to their BEAT code The code is four simple steps to improve heart health and comes with lots of practical advice on how to live healthy, heart friendly lifestyle. You can find more information on the four steps of the BEAT code at bhf.org.uk or by calling 0845 241 0976.

Mr Bruce is proud to wear a BHF red pin badge on National Wear Red day. The pin badge will be available from all BHF Shops, Argos, Homebase, Lloyds TSB, Halifax, Bank of Scotland, Fitness First and Lidl for a suggested donation of £1.

Speaking about National Wear Red day, Mr Bruce said:

'Heart disease is the number one killer in Scotland, causing more than 10,000 deaths every year. I know of many constituents who have been personally affected by it."

"The British Heart Foundation works tirelessly to raise funds for medical research and provide care for those affected by heart disease."

"I'm proud to play my part in supporting BHF's campaign for National Wear Red day and to bring attention to the BEAT Code so that people can take simple steps to ensure good heart health."

"It's easy to show your support for the campaign by wearing red on February 26th or buying a pin badge from any of the participating shops. I hope that my constituents will join me in supporting National Wear Red day"