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Motion · S6M-13119 · 7 May 2024

Glasgow Woman Raises Thousands of Pounds for Scottish Charity

Lodged by Annie Wells Standard Motion 31 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Kimberley Burns on raising more than £20,000 for the charity, Epilepsy Scotland, in just over five years of fundraising activities and events; notes that she reached the milestone after raising £2,200 at the latest Glasgow Kiltwalk, where she and her mum walked 22.6 miles for the charity; understands that Kimberley began fundraising for Epilepsy Scotland in 2018 due to her partner being suddenly diagnosed with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy nine years earlier; acknowledges that she not only wanted to advocate for people who have epilepsy but also for those caring for someone who has epilepsy; understands that, over the years, Kimberley and her partner have reached out to Epilepsy Scotland for support, which inspired her to raise money for the charity as a way of saying thank you; recognises that the charity supports more than 58,000 people living in Scotland with epilepsy, as well as their families and carers, and acknowledges that her charity baking led her to start her own cake business, which she uses to help raise awareness of, and money for, her fundraising events.

Supporters (31)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.