LOCAL MSP Brian Whittle has 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 suppor t provided to people living with terminal illness in Scotland.

Marie Curie supported over 8,600 people in Scotland last year and in South Scotland over 1,600 people.

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.”