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Motion · S6M-10290 · 30 Aug 2023

Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity Annual Sponsored Walk

Lodged by Annie Wells Standard Motion 28 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates all those taking part in the Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity sponsored walk, which is taking place on 16 September 2023; notes that it is the charity's biggest fundraising event of the year; understands that Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity aims to be there for every child treated in hospital in the west of Scotland; further understands that funds raised will go towards investing in equipment, research and the continued improvement of facilities and services for children and families in hospital and help those who care for and nurture young lives at their most vulnerable; understands that the 2023 event will see walkers take a new route that celebrates the hospital's history on two fully accessible routes, beginning and ending at the iconic Riverside Museum; notes that walkers will head to the West End of Glasgow, including Kelvingrove Park, as well as passing through the Yorkhill district, which is the site of the former children's hospital; understands that fundraisers have raised £45 million since 2001, which the children's hospital in Glasgow has benefitted from, and wishes families, supporters and NHS staff good luck.

Supporters (28)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.