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Motion · S6M-08731 · 26 Apr 2023

Race for Life Celebrates 30-year Anniversary

Lodged by David Torrance (Scottish National Party) Members' Business Motion 19 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament celebrates the 30th anniversary of the founding of Race for Life; understands that Race for Life, in partnership with Standard Life, is Cancer Research UK’s biggest series of fundraising events that take place across the UK; further understands that, since its inception 30 years ago, Race for Life has raised over £940 million towards lifesaving cancer research and, in that time, over 10 million participants have taken part in Race for Life events; notes that the Race for Life is open to everyone, no matter their fitness level, background, or gender, with all sponsorship money going towards Cancer Research UK’s lifesaving work in its effort to beat all types of cancer; welcomes the multitude of local events across the UK organised each year, and wishes all participants the very best for their efforts.

Supporters (19)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.