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Motion · S6M-08074 · 28 Feb 2023

Alistair Doyle's Christmas Lights Raises £118,600 for Ronald McDonald House

Lodged by Fulton MacGregor (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 24 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament commends Alistair Doyle from Coatbridge, for his longstanding fundraising efforts for Ronald McDonald House in Glasgow; notes that Alistair has been welcoming an audience to his Christmas display outside his home in Kirkwood for 20 years, and began taking donations in 2006; congratulates Alistair on the £12,202 raised in 2023, bringing his total to an amazing £118,600; notes that this will be Alistair's final year fundraising; understands that Alistair was inspired to fundraise by the tragic loss of two of his nieces to leukaemia; notes that Ronald McDonald House offers the families of children receiving treatment a "home-away-from-home" in nearby accommodation; recognises that since 1989, the UK Houses have supported over 60,000 families to be together during this critical time; further recognises that Alistair's donation will go to the Ronald McDonald House in Glasgow, which is a small independent charity for whom efforts like these are especially invaluable; applauds the hard work that makes this possible, and that work to create the festive displays begins in October, and wishes Alistair a long and extremely well deserved retirement and a restful break following his busy holiday season.

Supporters (24)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.