Moray MP urges locals to celebrate pandemic community champions in Thank You Day

A LOCAL MP is urging Moray locals to get involved in Thank You Day on Sunday, July 4.

Thank You Day, which is being organised by Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS), began with a proposal from 13 individuals in Scotland to celebrate those who have helped others through the pandemic.

The event is now being supported by celebrities, religious leaders, sports stars, councils, schools, businesses and communities across the UK.

Douglas Ross, Scottish Conservative leader, joined party leaders in Scotland to show their support.

Mr Ross said: "I was pleased to join party leaders here in Scotland to support the Chest, Heart and Stroke campaign to encourage people to take some time and say thank you this year.

"They are encouraging people to say thank you in any way they want, for example, by holding your own Tartan Tea Party.

"Thank You Day gives everyone in Moray and across Scotland the chance to say a heartfelt thanks to the many people in our communities who have done so much to help us through the Covid crisis.

"From NHS staff and carers to neighbours, volunteers, family and friends, Thank You Day is a chance for us all to pay tribute to these community champions."

More information and a free Tartan Tea Party pack is available on the CHSS website.

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