Motion · S5M-23992 · 27 Jan 2021
Greenock Firefighter Delivers Hundreds of Toys to Children in Need Across Inverclyde
The motion
That the Parliament acknowledges the generosity of the Greenock firefighter, David McGinley, and his wife, Fiona, to collect toys from colleagues and members of the public so children in need across Inverclyde would have a present to open at Christmas; notes that the donations became so great that David and Fiona had to call in a favour from the local vehicle rental firm, Arc Fleet Services, which kindly provided a van free of charge to help with deliveries; appreciates that the toys were given to the local voluntary group, i58, which distributed them to families across the area in time for Christmas; understands that David organised a similar toy-drive in 2019 but, despite the pandemic, they received almost four times as many donations of toys, filling the van from floor to roof with over a dozen crates; believes that initiatives like this highlight Inverclyde’s community spirit, and commends David, Fiona, Arc Fleet Services, the i58 project, and all those who donated toys, for their efforts.
Supporters (12)
- Annabelle Ewing 27 Jan 2021
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 27 Jan 2021
- Bill Kidd 27 Jan 2021
- Richard Lyle 27 Jan 2021
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 27 Jan 2021
- Stewart Stevenson 27 Jan 2021
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 27 Jan 2021
- Sandra White 27 Jan 2021
- Alex Cole-Hamilton Scottish Liberal Democrats 28 Jan 2021
- Joan McAlpine 29 Jan 2021
- Gil Paterson 29 Jan 2021
- Ruth Maguire 10 Feb 2021
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.