Charity Cycle Raises Valuable Funds in Memory of David Hill
- Submitted by: Finlay Carson, Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
- Date lodged: Thursday, 18 April 2024
- Motion reference: S6M-12900
That the Parliament congratulates Roger and Lesley Hill on raising an impressive £25,350 during their latest charity adventure by successfully cycling from Murrayfield in Edinburgh to Dublin to raise funds and awareness of Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY); recognises the importance of this achievement after Roger lost his son, David, from sudden cardiac death after he collapsed in March 2022 while playing rugby for the Scottish Parliament team on a visit to Ireland; notes that the money will be used to fund another 200 cardiac screenings of young people in Dumfries and Galloway where David grew up, taking the total to 800; acknowledges that the money will also be used to supply 15 defibrillators to secondary schools across Dumfries and Galloway; recognises that this news came on what would have been David’s 33rd birthday and is a fitting tribute to a much-cherished son, friend and colleague, who remains sorely missed, and wishes Roger and Lesley continued success in future fundraising ventures for such a worthy cause and lasting memory of David.
Supported by:
Clare Adamson, Jeremy Balfour, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Jackson Carlaw, Foysol Choudhury, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, Annabelle Ewing, Russell Findlay, Meghan Gallacher, Kenneth Gibson, Maurice Golden, Pam Gosal, Christine Grahame, Jamie Greene, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Bill Kidd, Monica Lennon, Douglas Lumsden, Fulton MacGregor, Liam McArthur, Roz McCall, Stuart McMillan, Edward Mountain, Oliver Mundell, Douglas Ross, Alex Rowley, Colin Smyth, Alexander Stewart, Kevin Stewart, Paul Sweeney, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Elena Whitham, Brian Whittle, Beatrice Wishart