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Ross-shire Roadies' Fundraising Efforts in Support of Motor Neurone Disease Research

  • Submitted by: Edward Mountain, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 19 February 2025
  • Motion reference: S6M-16506

That the Parliament congratulates the Ross-shire Roadies, a group of dedicated cyclists from Ross-shire, for their remarkable achievement in raising £14,000 for the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation through their participation in Doddie's Grand Tour; acknowledges the gruelling 800-mile challenge that the cyclists undertook to support research into motor neurone disease (MND), inspired by the late Scottish rugby legend, Doddie Weir; recognises the leadership of former Beauly GP, Robbie Forsyth, in organising the team, and the participation of members, including Catriona Forsyth, Adam Syme, Robert Cartwright, Colin Gilmour, Simon Russell, and Fergus David; notes the poignant contribution of Adam Syme, cycling in memory of his wife Karen, who succumbed to MND in October 2024; commends former Scottish rugby player, Rob Wainwright, for his overall fundraising leadership, and acknowledges the cumulative efforts of all participants in the Grand Tour series, which have collectively raised over £532,000 to date; appreciates the profound impact that it believes such community-driven initiatives have in advancing research towards a cure for MND, and encourages continued support for the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation's mission to create a world that is free of this devastating disease.


Supported by: Karen Adam, Jeremy Balfour, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Finlay Carson, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Pam Gosal, Jamie Greene, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Bill Kidd, Fulton MacGregor, Stuart McMillan, Douglas Ross, Alexander Stewart, Paul Sweeney, Annie Wells, Tess White, Martin Whitfield, Brian Whittle