A Glasgow DJ is urging others to follow in his footsteps by signing up for the Great Scottish Run.
Brian d'Souza has raised more than £3,000 for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland in honour of his father Alan Harvey who passed away in 2020 from a heart attack after a run.
Brian is now inviting more people to participate in the event and lend their support to Scotland's leading health charity.
He said: "Dad was only 70 years old, fit and healthy.
"He was a runner himself and actually died very suddenly after a run.
"It was a real shock.
"He'd always taken part in the Great Scottish Run, so when a friend asked if do the run with her, I thought it would be a good challenge for me to step up to.
"The race date actually coincided with the third anniversary of dad's death, so I thought this was a sign of the stars aligning."
Well recognised by his fans as DJ Auntie Flo, a moniker he adopted as homage to his elderly aunt in Goa, Brian completed the half marathon through the streets of his home city.
He is urging others to take part in this year's event on October 6.
He added: "The day turned out to be a really great experience, quite emotional but also uplifting.
"As a Glasgow boy, it was a real kick to see a different side of the city, like being able to run over the Kingston Bridge."
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland appreciates all the efforts put in by Brian.
Louise MacLeod, community events and corporate fundraiser at the charity, called him a "true fundraising hero" whose narrative should serve as an inspiration for others.
Ms MacLeod said: "We are so grateful to Brian for choosing CHSS to benefit from his fundraising efforts.
"He is a true fundraising hero and his story is inspirational and hopefully others follow in his footsteps this year."
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland, dedicated to aiding the one in five individuals in Scotland living with chest, heart and stroke conditions along with Long Covid, aims to reach 175,000 people a year by 2028 via their Community Healthcare Support Services.
If you are interested in contributing to this cause, information about how to give can be found on the Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland website.
If you or someone you know is coping with any of these conditions, you can reach out to the CHSS Advice Line for guidance and support.
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