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Motion · S5M-16807 · 4 Apr 2019

Tractor Fanatic’s Friends Give Him a Fitting Legacy

Lodged by Peter Chapman Standard Motion 23 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament welcomes the fundraising efforts in memory and honour of the north east tractor enthusiast, Sandy Thain; notes that the Sandy Thain Memorial Road Run has been held each October in memory of the Strichen man, who died in 2014 at the age of 75 from the rare disease, amyloidosis; understands that the group has raised more than £16,000, which has been given to different charities and local organisations; notes that, in October 2018, 37 tractors and 11 cars trundled along the roads as collection buckets were shaken to encourage donations, and that the event raised £2,350; acknowledges that the money was given to the British Heart Foundation, the Fraserburgh Royal British Legion Pipe Band and the Strichen Town Hall Renovation Committee, the last of which has special significance as it was where Sandy ran the local army cadets group, and thanks the generosity of businesses, entrants and sponsors from far and wide for their donations and support over the years.

Supporters (23)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.