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Motion · S6M-02151 · 16 Nov 2021

Alva Academy Raises Over £400,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support

Lodged by Alexander Stewart Standard Motion 25 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Alva Academy on its announcement at a special assembly on 5 November 2021 that it raised £51,500.83 for the 2021 Macmillan Cancer Support fundraising drive after its pupils, led by the S6 cadre, took on a range of sponsored events and activities; understands that this money will pay for every grant given out by Macmillan across Clackmannanshire, including for nursing care, bedding and clothing for people undergoing treatment, bereavement counselling and booklets that provide comfort and advice; notes that, over the last 20 years, the school has raised over £400,000 for Macmillan; understands that it is the charity’s biggest non-corporate fundraiser; notes that, at the special assembly, the pupils were given messages of thanks from representatives of the good cause from across the UK; commends the pupils, their parents and guardians and the school’s staff for their selfless work for the benefit and wellbeing of people that they will probably never even meet; believes that this work has helped them embrace the school’s values, develop skills and create good memories, despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on everyone, and sends its best wishes to Macmillan and all at the school.

Supporters (25)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.