Motion · S6M-11314 · 16 Nov 2023

Erin MacKinnon Receives SFRS Commendation for Stem Cell Donation

Lodged by Dr Alasdair Allan Standard Motion 25 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Erin MacKinnon of Eriskay on being awarded a Certificate of Commendation by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) for donating stem cells to save a life; notes that Erin was recruited by a SFRS charity partnership to sign up to the Anthony Nolan stem cell register, which pairs donors with cancer patients in need of a transplant; further notes that she was part of a group of 14 people recognised for their donations, and praises the success of the charity partnership between SFRS and the Anthony Nolan register in recruiting over 19,000 potential donors.

Supporters (25)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.