Auriel Lewis Raises £3,000 for Strathcarron Hospice by Running the West Highland Way
- Submitted by: Michelle Thomson, Falkirk East, Scottish National Party.
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 14 September 2021
- Motion reference: S6M-01180
That the Parliament congratulates Auriel Lewis, who is from Maddiston in the Falkirk East constituency, on raising £3,000 for Strathcarron Hospice by running the West Highland Way in less than 30 hours; notes that Auriel, who is an ultra-marathon runner, sustained an injury during her training for the expedition but still managed to run the 96-mile trek in 29 hours and 16 minutes; considers the work of Strathcarron Hospice as vital in providing palliative care and in helping to support families and people through some of the hardest times they may face; commends Auriel on her incredible feat, and wishes her a good rest and recovery from her expedition.
Supported by:
Clare Adamson, Alasdair Allan, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Siobhian Brown, Alexander Burnett, Stephanie Callaghan, Donald Cameron, Natalie Don, James Dornan, Annabelle Ewing, Bill Kidd, Monica Lennon, Ruth Maguire, Stuart McMillan, Edward Mountain, David Torrance, Evelyn Tweed