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Motion · S6M-17050 · 1 Apr 2025

Riley Williamson, First Aid Awards Winner

Lodged by Clare Haughey (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 21 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Riley Williamson, from Cambuslang, on being awarded the Chairman’s Award at the recent Scottish First Aid Awards, which are run by St Andrew’s First Aid; understands that the former Hallside Primary School pupil approached his headteacher with the idea of installing a defibrillator in the school, after learning first aid and life support skills, and then launched the “Heart of the Community” campaign while in P7; notes that throughout P7 Riley worked tirelessly to rally fellow pupils and the wider school community, attending school events and engaging with his local community, to spark conversations about the importance of first aid, the use of defibrillators and recognising the signs of a cardiac emergency; understands that Riley smashed his initial fundraising target, and raised over £2,000 to allow Hallside Primary to purchase a state-of-the-art defibrillator and a protective case, and provide a budget for future maintenance; notes that Riley is now a pupil at Cathkin High School in Cambuslang and is already planning to launch a similar campaign in his new school; commends Riley for his dedication and determination, and wishes him all the very best for his future endeavours.

Supporters (21)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.