East Kilbride MP gives disability sports club a cash boost

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East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow MP, Dr Lisa Cameron, met with EK Youth Disability Sports Club to donate £150 towards their activities supporting inclusion for people with disabilities in sport.

Dr Lisa Cameron MP, Chair of the Disability All Party Parliamentary Group in the House of Commons said she was wowed by the abilities of young people attending the club.The club also recently secured a £5000 grant from the Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire (VASLan), local administrators of the Scottish Government’s Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Ms Cameron said she was delighted that funding would be used to:Ms Cameron added: "It was great to meet up with EK Youth Disability Sports Club again following from lockdown and hear of their plans for the coming year."The club is doing exceptional work, I continue to support its progress and wish those attending every ongoing success for the coming year." **Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire.

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