Our best wishes go out to Martin McCulloch (pictured right), the drummer with Scottish rock favourites Mogwai.Martin, who is well known to the BHF after auctioning two of his old pacemakers to raise money for us, has been forced to leave the band's US tour early after having problems with his new one.
Mogwai have been forced to cut the tour short as Martin flies back from New York, where the band had been performing, to his home in Scotland to see his cardiologist and have an immediate check-up.
The auctions of his previous pacemakers to the band's fans via eBay have raised hundreds of pounds to help our lifesaving work.
On Mogwai's website, Martin says: "I was taken into hospital last night almost immediately after the show. I've been having some problems with my pacemaker for the duration of the tour and it unfortunately culminated in me being sent to the emergency room.
"The doctors there initially thought i would have to have corrective surgery at a larger hospital nearer New York City, but i have been given the all clear to travel home on the understanding that i go straight to my cardiologist on arrival back in Scotland.
"To be honest, i'm really bummed about having to go home and feel for the folk who had bought tickets for our upcoming shows.
"But i can honestly say it would be almost impossible for me to carry on at this point as my pacemaker has broken skin and the surrounding area has become infected."
Good luck Martin, and we hope you get better soon!
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