Pubs In Edinburgh Invited To Call Last Orders On Asthma

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Article Date: 14 Aug 2008 - 0:00 PDT

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

To help celebrate 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 are there will always be someone in the pub who has the condition or at least know someone who does.

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

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

To order a 15th Anniversary 'Call Last Orders on Asthma' quiz pack call 0131 226 2544 or email abertram@asthma.org.uk. The quiz pack contains questions, answers, and a guide to running the quiz and top fundraising tips to help 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 but would still like to support Asthma UK Scotland you can order our general fundraising pack or simply request a collection tin for your bar.

Notes

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

2. For up-to-date news on asthma, information and publications, visit the Asthma UK website http://www.asthma.org.uk.

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

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