That the Parliament commends housing officer, Ann Yourston, from Penicuik, who has joined with Alzheimer Scotland, as part of the new year campaign, Challenge Dementia; notes that the campaign urges the nation to shake off the January blues and sign up to a sporting challenge in 2018, to support people living with dementia across Scotland; understands that Ann Yourston, along with her friend, Ann Robertson, will be taking part in a Great Wall of China trek in October 2018, a hiking adventure that covers 36km over five days; recognises that the pair hope to raise up to £3,000 for the charity, and wishes them luck with their adventure.
Supported by:
Clare Adamson, Jeremy Balfour, Bill Bowman, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Donald Cameron, Peter Chapman, Maurice Corry, Murdo Fraser, Maurice Golden, Jamie Greene, Alison Harris, Liam Kerr, Bill Kidd, Gordon Lindhurst, Ruth Maguire, Tom Mason, Ivan McKee, Margaret Mitchell, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Annie Wells, Brian Whittle