Brian Whittle MSP lent his support to Marie Curie’s big fundraising appeal month, the Great Daffodil Appeal, at an event at Scottish Parliament recently.
Meeting with staff and volunteers from Marie Curie, Brian was interested to hear about care and support provided to people living with terminal illness in Scotland.
Marie Curie supported over 8,600 people in Scotland last year through their hospices, nursing care and support services. In Brian’s South Scotland area over 1,600 people were cared for at home by Marie Curie Nurses in 2017/18.
Supporting the Great Daffodil Appeal by donating and wearing a daffodil pin in March helps Marie Curie provide vital care for people living with a terminal illness and support for their families. Generous Scots donate around £700,000 each year to the appeal.
Brian Whittle MSP said: “It’s a pleasure to support the Great Daffodil Appeal and I was delighted to speak during a Member’s Debate on the campaign as well. The contribution Marie Curie make to the lives of people with a terminal illness and their families cannot be overstated. During the debate, I spoke about my friend Dawn Flockhart who passed away recently after being cared for at Marie Curie’s hospice in Edinburgh. I hope people across South Scotland will join me in wearing a daffodil and supporting this important cause.”
Susan Brown from Marie Curie said: “Thank you to Brian for his support. Behind every daffodil, there’s a story and by donating and wearing your daffodil today you’re helping us be there for more people at the end of their lives, uniting with millions who believe dying people should get the care and support they deserve.”
