Motion · S6M-18752 · 4 Sep 2025
Breast Cancer Now Awareness Day 2025 and Wear It Pink
The motion
That the Parliament recognises Breast Cancer Now Awareness Day 2025, which takes place on 24 October, and commends what it sees as the vital work of Breast Cancer Now, which, it understands, is the UK’s leading breast cancer research and support charity; acknowledges what it considers the importance of the annual Wear It Pink initiative, which raises millions of pounds for lifesaving breast cancer research and care, and notes the calls for individuals, workplaces, schools and communities across Scotland to take part and show their support by wearing pink and fundraising on the day; pays special tribute to the late Christina McKelvie MSP, a dear friend and colleague, whose unwavering support for breast cancer awareness, equality and compassion continues to inspire; understands that around 4,700 people in Scotland are diagnosed with breast cancer each year, and that early detection, timely treatment and ongoing support are crucial to improving outcomes; notes the view that there is a need for continued investment in research, improved access to care and increasing awareness of secondary breast cancer, for which, it understands, there is currently no cure, and further notes the view that, by working together, raising awareness and supporting vital initiatives like Wear It Pink, people can make a real difference in the lives of those affected by breast cancer, now and in the future.
Supporters (28)
- Colin Beattie Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Miles Briggs Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Stephanie Callaghan 5 Sep 2025
- Annabelle Ewing 5 Sep 2025
- Emma Harper 5 Sep 2025
- Bill Kidd 5 Sep 2025
- Monica Lennon Scottish Labour 5 Sep 2025
- Gordon MacDonald 5 Sep 2025
- John Mason 5 Sep 2025
- Liam McArthur Scottish Liberal Democrats 5 Sep 2025
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Mark Ruskell Scottish Green Party 5 Sep 2025
- Kevin Stewart 5 Sep 2025
- Brian Whittle 5 Sep 2025
- Katy Clark Scottish Labour 7 Sep 2025
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 7 Sep 2025
- Alexander Burnett Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 8 Sep 2025
- Jackie Dunbar Scottish National Party 8 Sep 2025
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 8 Sep 2025
- Ben Macpherson Scottish National Party 8 Sep 2025
- Audrey Nicoll 10 Sep 2025
- Marie McNair Scottish National Party 11 Sep 2025
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 14 Sep 2025
- Karen Adam Scottish National Party 15 Sep 2025
- Jackie Baillie Scottish Labour 15 Sep 2025
- Foysol Choudhury 23 Sep 2025
- Patrick Harvie Scottish Green Party 13 Oct 2025
- Sue Webber 23 Oct 2025
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.