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Fundraising for brain tumour research

EDM (Early Day Motion) 2906: tabled on 05 March 2026

Tabled in the 2024-26 session.

This motion has been signed by 13 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House commends Don and Rachel McKie and all of Clan McKie for their exceptional fundraising for brain tumour research since 2006, raising more than £58,000; notes that their efforts began following the death of their son, Graham McKie, aged 32, seven months after being diagnosed on 11 August 2006 with a grade 4 glioblastoma; commends their long-standing support for The Brain Tumour Charity and Brain Tumour Research; welcomes the Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence in Scotland, in collaboration with the Beatson Cancer Centre; and thanks Clan McKie for their sustained commitment, which honours Graham’s memory and supports families affected by brain tumours.