Stephen Metcalfe, local MP
for South Basildon and East Thurrock, recently showed his support for the
British Heart Foundation (BHF) when they revealed their first ever pop up shop
in the Palace of Westminster.
The BHF are urging the
public to Ramp up the Red by wearing something red, hosting a red-themed party,
or baking some red-coloured treats. After his trip to the pop-up shop, the
local MP has been inspired to join in too.
Mr Metcalfe said: “I am
delighted to help raise awareness of heart disease by taking part in Ramp up
the Red. I hope the public join me and help to beat a devastating disease which
can affect anyone, from babies to grandparents.”
“By popping up in
Parliament, the BHF has reminded us of the vital role their shops play in
raising funds for life-saving research. I would thank all those involved for
making this happen.”
Coronary heart disease is
the UK’s single biggest killer, responsible for almost 74,000 deaths in the UK
each year, an average of 200 people each day. There are currently 2.3 million
people in the UK living with coronary heart disease.
Mike Taylor, Retail
Director at the BHF, said “We wanted to show MPs just how important our shops
are – without our shop staff, including 23,000 volunteers across the UK, we
simply couldn’t continue our life-saving work.
“It is fantastic to see
Stephen Metcalfe MP showing his support and ramping up the red. All the money
raised on 7 February will help us truly fight for every heartbeat.”
For more information about Ramp up the Red or to donate please
visit bhf.org.uk/red
