Motion · S5M-22319 · 27 Jul 2020
Jack Gatacre and Antonio Vastano Kayak 700 Miles for Charity
The motion
That the Parliament commends the fundraising efforts of Jack Gatacre and Antonio Vastano; understands that they will kayak a distance of 700 miles in less than two weeks; notes that they will start in Pittenween in Fife on 1 August 2020 and that their journey will take them along the Forth and Clyde, through the Inner Hebrides to Fort William, through Loch Ness and into the Moray Firth, past Peterhead, Aberdeen, and finally Dundee as they return to Pittenween; applauds how their hard work has raised awareness of the Fishermen’s Mission, which provides financial and emotional support and gives further employment, educational and training opportunities to fishermen; further applauds their support of Birchwood Highlands, a charity that helps people through mental health recovery; acknowledges the importance of supporting Scottish fishermen, and wishes them well as they embark on this journey.
Supporters (9)
- Miles Briggs Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 27 Jul 2020
- Murdo Fraser Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 27 Jul 2020
- Margaret Mitchell 27 Jul 2020
- Alexander Stewart 27 Jul 2020
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 30 Jul 2020
- Liam Kerr Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 10 Aug 2020
- Michelle Ballantyne 12 Aug 2020
- Alexander Burnett Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 12 Aug 2020
- Ruth Maguire 25 Aug 2020
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.