Airdrie & Coatbridge Advertiser
MSP hosts charity exhibition in Holyrood
IAN BUNTING
Margaret Mitchell sponsored a special exhibition highlighting the fantastic work of a top charity held in the Scottish Parliament.
The showcase championed the work of Project Linus UK who provide new homemade patchwork quilts and knitted blankets to comfort sick and traumatised babies, children and teenagers across Scotland.
More than 7500 blankets and quilts were donated in the country last year and volunteers continue to make blankets of all sizes and colours which are donated to hospitals, women’s refuges and bereavement services.
Central Scotland MSP Ms Mitchell’s exhibition gave Project Linus the chance to chat to MSPs, show them some of the blankets volunteers have made and let them know about the volunteers and donations in their constituencies.
Ms Mitchell said: “I was delighted to sponsor Project Linus UK at their exhibition in the Scottish Parliament following my visit to one of their regular meetings.
“At the Lanarkshire meeting, I met Elspeth Russell, co- ordinator for Lanarkshire and Glasgow East, and the Lanarkshire branch volunteers.
“Quilts and blankets from Project Linus provide comfort for babies, children and teenagers who are sick, disabled, disadvantaged or distressed.
“In North Lanarkshire, Monklands Women’s Aid, Coathill Hospital and University Hospital Wishaw have all benefited from receiving these wonderful lovingly crafted quilts.
“The volunteers’ talent, creativity and kindness are seen in every quilt that they make for vulnerable children.
“I congratulate all the coordinators and volunteers on their efforts and wish them every success for 2020.”