Motion · S5M-22475 · 19 Aug 2020

Shannon's Box, Finalist in Scottish Charity Awards

Lodged by Brian Whittle Standard Motion 11 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Shannon Brown, creator of "Shannon’s Box", a Scottish Throughcare and Aftercare Forum (Staf) project, delivered in conjunction with East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership, which has been named as a finalist for the Pioneering Project Award at the SCVO Scottish Charity Awards; understands that, using her own experience of care, Shannon created a box of items to support children entering the care system; notes that the box contains various comfort items, such as a soft toy, colouring pens and a nightlight, as well as a letter from Shannon; commends Shannon for creating this innovative project and using her own experience to help others; wishes the "Shannon’s Box" project the best of luck for the finals, and hopes that it will continue to support care-experienced young people in East Ayrshire and beyond for many years to come.

Supporters (11)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.