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Motion · S6M-00635 · 8 Jul 2021

Aaron Hunter, Pride of Scotland Child of Courage

Lodged by Michelle Thomson Standard Motion 13 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament recognises the bravery of 10-year-old Aaron Hunter from Bo’ness following his Pride of Scotland Child of Courage award, presented to him at an awards ceremony on 7 July 2021; understands that Aaron has faced significant challenges being born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, meaning he had only half a heart; recognises that Aaron was the first child in the world to undergo a “heart-in-a-box” procedure, where the organ is kept functioning outside the human body while being transported for any transplant to take place; praises the resilience and patience of his family and friends for the difficult period they have faced in supporting Aaron; notes the pioneering ability of the NHS, where adversity is regularly met with the competent professionalism and the desire to ensure the safety and health of all patients, even when faced with stressful and uncertain situations; congratulates Aaron on being recognised as the Pride of Scotland Awards’ Child of Courage 2021, and wishes him and his family health and happiness.

Supporters (13)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.