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Motion · S6M-05977 · 21 Sep 2022

Milngavie Parents Triumph in Completing Triathlon with Disabled Son

Lodged by Pam Gosal Standard Motion 23 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament commends the efforts of Fiona and Gary Maurer for completing a triathlon challenge, which is part of the disability sports Superhero Series, with their 12-year-old son Ethan Maurer who has Pitt-Hopkins Syndrome; notes that the course entailed a 1km swim in Loch Morlich, then a 20km off-road path with Ethan’s buggy, and then onto an 8km trail run; understands that Pitt-Hopkins is a severe neurological disability, which makes it difficult to walk unassisted or talk; supports what it sees as the positive attributes that sport plays in managing mental health, and considers that the triathlon is a great way to raise awareness of disabilities and promote inclusion in sport, and commends the Superhero Series, which is powered by Marvel, for offering a mass participation event for people with disabilities.

Supporters (23)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.