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Motion · S6M-00158 · 27 May 2021

28 May, World Blood Cancer Day, Wear it Red

Lodged by Gillian Martin (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 17 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament acknowledges that 28 May 2021 is World Blood Cancer Day, and that DKMS, an international non-profit organisation dedicated to the fight against blood cancer and blood disorders, is asking people to wear red on the day; notes that DKMS is asking that people wear an item of red clothing, or wear red make up, take a photo and share it on social media with the hashtag #wbcd or #WearItRed; understands that every 27 seconds someone, somewhere is diagnosed with blood cancer, that many will rely on a total stranger to donate their blood stem cells and potentially save their life, and that DKMS hopes that by wearing red and highlighting the issue on social media, people may be encouraged to join its register of donors, and become lifesavers-in-waiting; recognises that DKMS creates awareness, recruits blood stem cell donors, raises funds to cover donor registration costs and supports the improvement of blood cancer therapies through its own research; commends the work of DKMS and the generosity of people who volunteer to be potential donors, and wishes all involved well on 28 May and beyond.

Supporters (17)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.