Race for Life Celebrates 30-year Anniversary
- Submitted by: David Torrance, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party.
- Date lodged: Friday, 05 May 2023
- Motion reference: S6M-08731
- Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, 24 May 2023
That the Parliament celebrates the 30th anniversary of the founding of Race for Life; understands that Race for Life, in partnership with Standard Life, is Cancer Research UK’s biggest series of fundraising events that take place across the UK; further understands that, since its inception 30 years ago, Race for Life has raised over £940 million towards lifesaving cancer research and, in that time, over 10 million participants have taken part in Race for Life events; notes that the Race for Life is open to everyone, no matter their fitness level, background, or gender, with all sponsorship money going towards Cancer Research UK’s lifesaving work in its effort to beat all types of cancer; welcomes the multitude of local events across the UK organised each year, and wishes all participants the very best for their efforts.
Supported by:
Jackie Baillie, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Stephanie Callaghan, Sharon Dowey, Jackie Dunbar, Pam Duncan-Glancy, Annabelle Ewing, Pam Gosal, Emma Harper, Clare Haughey, Bill Kidd, Monica Lennon, John Mason, Stuart McMillan, Mark Ruskell, Alexander Stewart, Paul Sweeney