Scott on the run to raise cash
An amateur football star who ran 5k a day last month has raised almost £ 2000 for the National Autistic Society Scotland.
Scott Riddell, who plays for Cumnock Amateurs, has worked at the charity’s Catrine Bank facility for just over a year and is now a key worker for one of the young men in residence there.
Scott, 31, decided to fundraise for the charity after witnessing first- hand the impact of the COVID- 19 pandemic and resulting lockdown has had on the autistic people he works with.
He said: “In the short time that I have worked at Catrine Bank, I have met some amazing people.
“I decided to run 5k every day in May as I knew that this would be an extreme challenge, and I wanted to push myself to the limit so that I can raise as much money as possible.
“The people we support at Catrine Bank are going through major changes at the moment in their lives because of this tough situation we are all living through.
“Like us all they are of course missing their family and loved ones.
“I wanted to raise this money to buy some outdoor equipment for the people we support and do something special for them as they have already done for me.
“To be able to give something back to this truly amazing service is the least I can do and I hope in some way it will bring about a feeling of solidarity and kindness.”
Peter Jung, Head of Adult Services at National Autistic Society Scotland, added: “Scott’s effort has lifted spirits when it was needed most and this cannot be underestimated.”
For Scott’s fundraising page, which includes the current total raised online only, visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/scottcampaignfor- nas.