Glasgow Warriors' Fundraising for Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity

Summary

That this House congratulates Glasgow Warriors, based in Glasgow West constituency, and the Warrior Nation on raising more than £250,000 for the Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity through the Fighting for our Families campaign; notes that the campaign, launched during the 2023/24 season, has brought together supporters, players, staff, sponsors, grassroots rugby clubs and the wider community to support children and families receiving care; celebrates the continued commitment of Glasgow Warriors to its official charity partner as the campaign enters its fourth consecutive season; commends everyone across the Warrior Nation whose fundraising and generosity have contributed to this significant milestone; further notes the annual Plaster It Purple fixture at Scotstoun Stadium, which raises funds and awareness for the charity; recognises the vital work of Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity in supporting children and families receiving treatment at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow, helping to improve their experience of care and providing vital support, facilities and resources; further celebrates Glasgow Warriors Head Coach, Franco Smith, and nine members of club staff taking part in the AJ Bell Great Scottish Run on 4 October 2026 to raise further funds for Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity; and further commends the strong partnership between Glasgow Warriors and Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity, wishing it continued success for many seasons to come.

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Timeline

1. 12 October 2026

   Early Day Motion

   That this House congratulates Glasgow Warriors, based in Glasgow West constituency, and the Warrior Nation on raising more than £250,000 for the Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity through the Fighting for our Families campaign; notes that the campaign, launched during the 2023/24 season, has brought together supporters, players, staff, sponsors, grassroots rugby clubs and the wider community to support children and families receiving care; celebrates the continued commitment of Glasgow Warriors to its official charity partner as the campaign enters its fourth consecutive season; commends everyone across the Warrior Nation whose fundraising and generosity have contributed to this significant milestone; further notes the annual Plaster It Purple fixture at Scotstoun Stadium, which raises funds and awareness for the charity; recognises the vital work of Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity in supporting children and families receiving treatment at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow, helping to improve their experience of care and providing vital support, facilities and resources; further celebrates Glasgow Warriors Head Coach, Franco Smith, and nine members of club staff taking part in the AJ Bell Great Scottish Run on 4 October 2026 to raise further funds for Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity; and further commends the strong partnership between Glasgow Warriors and Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity, wishing it continued success for many seasons to come.

   Source: Early Day Motion

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• Patricia Ferguson · Labour · Primary sponsor

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