Thursday 21 August 2008

Pubs In Edinburgh Invited To Call Last Orders On Asthma

�Pubs in Edinburgh are being invited to show they suffer the brainiest regulars in Scotland - and raise some much-needed funds for Asthma UK Scotland at the same time.


To help lionise its 15th birthday, the charity is organising a national quiz competition - Call Last Orders on Asthma.


Shona Haslam, National Director at Asthma UK Scotland, says: 'One in five households in Scotland is affected by asthma so the chances ar there volition always be someone in the saloon who has the stipulation or at least know someone world Health Organization does.


'Asthma is serious - every 16 minutes a child is admitted to hospital due to an asthma attack attack and a person dies every seven hours as a result of asthma. Through further research and education about asthma management we can help oneself improve these figures and the lives of people with asthma.


'That's why we ar hoping as many pubs as possible help us celebrate our birthday by supporting the 390,000 people in Scotland with asthma - and stakes their claim for the title of Scotland's brainiest pub.'


To order a fifteenth Anniversary 'Call Last Orders on Asthma' quiz pack call 0131 226 2544 or electronic mail abertram@asthma.org.uk. The quiz backpack contains questions, answers, and a guide to linear the quiz and top side fundraising tips to serve raise money on the night - all the things you need to make the night a memorable one.


Alternatively if you are unable to hold a quiz just would still like to support Asthma UK Scotland you can order our general fundraising pack or simply request a compendium tin for your bar.

Notes


1. Asthma UK is the charity dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the 5.2 billion people in the UK whose lives are affected by asthma attack. Asthma UK Scotland is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the 390,000 citizenry in Scotland whose lives are affected by asthma.


2. For cutting-edge news on asthma, entropy and publications, visit the Asthma UK website hypertext transfer protocol://www.bronchial asthma.org.uk.


3. For sovereign and secret advice on asthma, call the Asthma UK Adviceline, which is staffed by asthma harbour specialists. It is open weekdays from 9am to 5pm on 08457 01 02 03. Or electronic mail an asthma attack nurse at http://www.asthma.org.uk/adviceline.

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