Motion · S5M-20156 · 4 Dec 2019
Becca’s Care Packages Reaches 500 People
The motion
That the Parliament congratulates 19-year-old Rebecca Hammell from Aberdeen on the success of her care package initiative, Becca’s Care Packages; recognises that, since starting the project, Becca’s Care Packages has reached over 500 people with mental and/or physical ill health, with some packages going overseas as far as the United States and Australia; understands that the care packages are made up of everyday items to help promote self-care and include toiletries, puzzle books, toys, clothing and positive quote cards; acknowledges what it sees as the positive impact that these care packages will have on the mental and physical wellbeing of those who receive them; understands that many have been sent in bulk to food banks, churches, homeless charities and hospital wards across the country, including the Royal Cornhill Hospital and Birmingham Children’s Hospital; commends Rebecca for her valued efforts and creativity to date, and wishes the project every success for the future.
Supporters (15)
- Bill Kidd 4 Dec 2019
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 4 Dec 2019
- Stewart Stevenson 4 Dec 2019
- Sandra White 4 Dec 2019
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 5 Dec 2019
- Liam Kerr Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Dec 2019
- Joan McAlpine 5 Dec 2019
- Mark McDonald 5 Dec 2019
- Gil Paterson 6 Dec 2019
- Richard Lyle 11 Dec 2019
- Tom Arthur Scottish National Party 16 Dec 2019
- Ruth Maguire 18 Dec 2019
- Clare Adamson Scottish National Party 19 Dec 2019
- Gillian Martin Scottish National Party 19 Dec 2019
- Gail Ross 19 Dec 2019
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.