That the Parliament congratulates Petra McMillan, from Carnoustie, on raising over £5,000 for Marie Curie by climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest free-standing mountain in the world; notes that Mount Kilimanjaro, a dormant volcano, stands at 19,341 feet; understands that the climb was executed over an exhausting six-day period; recognises that, even while suffering the effects of altitude sickness, Petra finished the climb along with the rest of the Marie Curie group, which collectively raised over £81,000 for the charity; further notes that Petra is the very first UK Marie Curie patron to the climb the majestic mountain, and commends her perseverance in finishing the gruelling challenge.
Supported by:
Tom Arthur, Jeremy Balfour, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Finlay Carson, Kenneth Gibson, Jenny Gilruth, Mairi Gougeon, Alison Harris, Richard Lyle, Fulton MacGregor, Joan McAlpine, Ivan McKee, Stuart McMillan, Ash Regan, Alexander Stewart, David Torrance, Sandra White