It suits you, Sam
Red Cross worker Saskia’s videos tackling Covid vaccine conspiracy theories are an internet sensation, writes Heather Greenaway
IT wouldn’t just be the smutty Fast Show tailors who’d like to check out Sam Heughan’s inside leg measurements.
The Outlander hunk, 40, and pal Graham McTavish got a new tweed suit from Edinburgh’s Stewart Christie & Co – the oldest bespoke tailors in Scotland – for the latest episode of Men in Kilts: A Roadtrip with Sam and Graham.
And in an Instagram post Sam echoed one of the show catchphrases: “Suits you sir!”
BRITISH Red Cross worker Saskia Bertschy has become an internet sensation after posting myth-busting videos about the Covid vaccine on TikTok.
The 21-year-old teamed up with the charity to give accurate information to young people about the jag – and is now a social media star.
Saskia’s entertaining videos dispel conspiracy theories about the vaccine and have had thousands of views.
The student, from Prestwick, has been working part-time for the Red Cross since December and is delighted her posts are engaging so many young people.
Saskia, who has her own TikTok and YouTube channels, said: “I wanted to do something to dispel the myths which have popped up about the Covid jags.
“There are loads of conspiracy theories. I use social media to talk about those myths with younger people and make sure they get information from trusted sources like the Red Cross.
“One person can say one wrong thing then it jumps by word of mouth to everyone else. It is important for young people to get the right information.
“The feedback from the TikTok videos has been great. There has been a big response and lots of people have been sharing it.”
She added: “I was spotted by the British Red Cross social media team after my mum shared a post of me celebrating getting a job with the organisation’s independent living service.
“I was delighted when they got in touch to ask if I’d do something for them. I hope my videos give reassurance to those who need it.”
Saskia is a service support worker and assists in discharging patients from Crosshouse Hospital in Kilmarnock.
She said: “I help transfer patients to nursing homes or back to their own houses.
“Before we drop them off, we make sure everything is safe, that they have enough food and power, and that carers are in place if they need extra support.
“At the moment, it is transport and resettlement but I’m hoping it can be a stepping stone to getting into the emergency ambulance service.”
Saskia, who is in her third year of an events management degree at the University of the West of Scotland, was inspired to work for the Red Cross by her mum, Maxine Allan.
She said: “She’s my biggest role model. She’s CEO of Whiteleys Retreat – an amazing charity in Ayr which provides free therapeutic short breaks for children, young people and families of those with cancer and life-altering illnesses.
“I’ve always helped her but wanted to help people in my own way so when a part-time job came up which I could do alongside my studies, I jumped at the chance.”
Saskia’s next video will be a “day in the life” vlog. She said: “As well as informing and educating young people about the vaccine, I also want to highlight the great work the Red Cross do which many people don’t know about.
“I’m pleased I can use my TikTok and YouTubing skills to help an incredible organisation I’m proud to be a part of.”
I hope that my videos give reassurance to those who need it