SNP MSP John Mason is supporting British Heart Foundation (BHF) Scotland by calling on constituents to Ramp up the Red on 7 February to help fight heart disease.

Coronary heart disease is Scotland’s single biggest killer. It kills more than 7,500 people each year. And there are currently around 235,000 people in Scotland living with coronary heart disease. 

On Friday 7 February, BHF Scotland is asking people across the nation to Ramp up the Red and raise funds to continue the fight for every heartbeat.

The SNP’s John Mason MSP, commented:

“I am pleased to help raise awareness of heart disease by supporting Ramp up the Red. I encourage everyone in the East End to get involved on Friday 7 February, joining the fight and helping to beat a devastating disease that can affect anyone, from babies to grandparents.”

Marjory Burns, BHF Scotland Director, said:

“We’re very grateful to John for supporting Ramp up the Red in his constituency and we hope that many local people will join us.  Everyone who organises a fundraising event in February is helping to raise much-needed funds to fight heart disease.  All money raised will help us truly fight for every heartbeat.”

For more information about Ramp up the Red, to sign up or to donate, visit bhf.org.uk/red or call 0800 0316 316.