That the Parliament extends its congratulations to Lorna Stanger and LJ on successfully completing their 16 Days, 16 Swims challenge to raise awareness of gender-based violence in the Highlands; acknowledges that the duo began the challenge on 25 November 2024 and completed it on 10 December as part of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign; notes that their swims have taken place at locations across Caithness, including Scotshaven, Scrabster and Thurso; commends Lorna for her unwavering commitment to campaigning against gender-based violence, having previously run 16 marathons in 16 days to mark the 16 Days campaign in 2023, and congratulates both Lorna and LJ again on their incredible achievement in raising awareness and funds to support survivors of gender-based violence.
Supported by:
Clare Adamson, Jeremy Balfour, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Ariane Burgess, Jackie Dunbar, Emma Harper, Bill Kidd, Fulton MacGregor, Rona Mackay, Stuart McMillan, Marie McNair, Edward Mountain, Audrey Nicoll, Kevin Stewart, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance, Tess White