Harry McWhinnie and the Dwarf Sports Association UK
Early day motion 638, tabled 18 April 2024 by Kenny MacAskill (Alba). Signed by 1 member.
That this House congratulates eight-year-old Harry McWhinnie from Prestonpans in East Lothian on raising almost £800 for Dwarf Sports Association UK by swimming 62 lengths in an hour; understands that Harry is a member of Musselburgh Amateur Swimming Club, and successfully doubled the number of lengths after completing his first sponsored swim in April 2023 where he swam 34 lengths of a 25 metre pool; commends Harry's fundraising efforts for the Dwarf Sports Association UK charity, for which he exceeded his £100 fundraising target and raised almost £800; notes that Harry will be attending the National Dwarf Games in May 2024, where he can participate in sports such as cycling, hockey, running, swimming; and wishes Harry the very best of luck with his future and any future fundraising efforts.
Signatures by party: Alba 1.