CELEBRITY SPECIAL: Scott Allan's story
Episode description
To celebrate the BHF’s 60th birthday, Charmaine Griffiths CEO, speaks to celebrity supporters about their experience of heart disease and hears how their lives have been transformed thanks to BHF research. In this episode, she speaks with Hibernian footballer Scott Allan. Scott was diagnosed with diabetes aged 3 and more recently with HCM. He talks about the shocking moment when he received his diagnosis, about nearly losing the career he loves and why being a role model for his son is so important.
For more information about HCM visit: https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/conditions/cardiomyopathy/hypertrophic-cardiomyopathy
If you’ve got any questions about your heart or circulatory health, call the BHF’s heart helpline to speak with a nurse, between 9-5 on Monday to Fridays, on 0300 330 3311 or email hearthelpline@bhf.org.uk.
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