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Motion · S6M-15944 · 17 Dec 2024

Caledonia Gladiators Bring Festive Spirit to Glasgow Children’s Hospital

Lodged by Annie Wells Standard Motion 21 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Scotland’s professional basketball team, Caledonia Gladiators, which made a special visit to its charity partner, Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity; notes that members of the men’s and women’s squads spent time with children, their families and hospital staff, giving out Gladiators merchandise as festive gifts for patients on the wards; understands that, among the visitors, were the women’s side's head coach and Olympian, Chantelle Handy, men’s captain, Fahro Alihodzic, and women’s player, Robyn Lewis; understands that the Caledonia Gladiators have a longstanding partnership with Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity, with the charity also sponsoring men’s team captain Fahro Alihodzic, and acknowledges that, over the summer, Caledonia Gladiators launched its "shooting for the stars" campaign, in partnership with Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity, which is aiming to raise £25,000 for the hospital's much-loved private cinema for patients.

Supporters (21)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.