Cheadle MP fights heart disease by ramping up the red in pop-up Parliament Shop
Local MP Mark Hunter supported the British Heart Foundation (BHF) on 4th February when the BHF revealed their first ever pop-up shop in the Palace of Westminster.
The Cheadle MP met shop staff and volunteers to hear how BHF shops raise vital funds for life-saving research. 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.
On the 7 February, 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 their trip to the pop-up shop, Mark has been inspired to join in too.
Commenting afterwards, Mark 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 on the 7th February 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, such as the one on Cheadle High Street, play in raising funds for life-saving research."
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 Mark showing their support and ramping up the red. All the money raised on 7 February will help us truly fight for every heartbeat."