SHOE BEAUTY, BEY
Pop queen donates special gifts to sick Scots kids
SUPERSTAR Beyonce has showered gifts on some of Scotland’s sick kids through a charity campaigner who devotes his life to making children’s dreams come true. Queen Bey and husband Jay-Z wowed thousands of fans at Hampden on Saturday night during their On the Run II world tour. And the music icon decided she wanted to give something back to charities in Glasgow.
One was the John O’Byrne Foundation, who aim to put the smiles back on sick children’s faces.
The foundation were gifted eight pairs of specially-made shoes for Beyonce’s dance crew. The donation also included a stunning crib for a baby, which John plans to give to a family in need.
John O’Bryne, who battles brittle bone disease, started the charity four years ago with £50.
He had three children at the gig on Saturday with their parents and will give each kid a pair of the shoes. He also plans to give a pair to a child who was too sick to make the concert.
Last night, he said: “I was given the shoes by a friend who contacted me saying Beyonce and her staff wanted to donate them and some other things.”
John, 39, added: “I am really excited someone like Beyonce now knows about my foundation. They were so good and helpful because it involved kids who are in hospital a lot.”
He said Beyonce’s management sent their good luck wishes for his charity and asked to be kept informed of his progress.
To contribute to John’s work, go to: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/ john-obyrne