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Motion · S6M-16100 · 13 Jan 2025

Alloa Athletic FC, Heart of the Game and Bands for Brothers Raise £6,600 for SAMH

Lodged by Alexander Stewart Standard Motion 26 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament welcomes the news that a charity football match at Alloa Athletic Football Club in December 2024 raised £6,600 for a mental health charity; understands that lifelong Alloa fan, Kieren Mooney, held his Heart of the Game on the theme of “Speak Out”, with all proceeds going towards the Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH); understands that whilst the football game was a highly entertaining 6-4 match, the organisers stressed that it was what happened off the park that was important; believes that the match was held to encourage and promote discussions around mental health, with each player stepping onto the pitch bringing their own stories and experience on what can be a difficult topic; understands that Kieren highlighted the main aim, which was to break down stigmas, start conversations and ultimately prove to people that it is okay not to be okay; acknowledges that Kieren was also assisted on the day by Scott MacDonald, who founded the Bands for Brothers initiative; understands that, Scott, who makes and sells wristbands to promote men’s mental health, had a stall at Recreation Park, also known as The Recs, for the charity match, partnering with Heart of the Game as a joint endeavour in raising funds for and awareness of SAMH, and commends Kieren, Scott, all at Alloa Athletic FC, in addition to everyone who attended and generously donated on the day.

Supporters (26)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.