Motion · S6M-09602 · 19 Jun 2023

Maggie’s Aberdeen 10-year Anniversary

Lodged by Douglas Lumsden Standard Motion 15 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Maggie’s Aberdeen on the 10-year anniversary of the opening of its centre in the grounds of Aberdeen Royal Infirmary; notes that, over the years, the charity has raised more than £400,000 through its annual Culture Crawl, with the latest fundraising walk taking place on 16 June 2023; acknowledges that the charity provides free cancer support and information in centres across the UK and online, and has welcomed 72,000 people to its centre in the "Granite City"; understands that Maggie’s Aberdeen Culture Crawl in 2023, which began at Duthie Park, led over 300 participants on a tour of Aberdeen’s cultural hotspots; further understands that the money raised will allow it to continue to support those struggling with cancer free of charge, and wishes the charity every success going forward.

Supporters (15)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.