Cub Dayn provides Easter treats for sick children
An egg-stra special cub scout donated more than 300 Easter treats to sick kids in hospital over the holidays.
Easter bunny Dayn Montgomery, from Prestwick, gifted chocolate eggs, toiletries and toys to patients and their families at the Royal Hospital for Children Glasgow, Crosshouse Hospital, Kilmarnock, Ronald McDonald House and the Yorkhill Charity.
The eight-year-old’s efforts are all the more touching as the youngster has complex heart defects and attends the Royal Hospital for Children regularly for check-ups and open heart operations.
The selfless youngster, from the 14th Ayrshire Scout group, previously gifted 215 selection boxes and other goodies to Crosshouse Hospital patients at Christmas.
And this Easter saw him once again call on help from friends to make his appeal a success.
Dayn received help from the 18th Ayrshire Scout Group (St Columba), 28th Ayrshire Scouts (Troon) 14th Ayrshire Scout Group (Prestwick) and Morrison’s Ayr.
He said:“A massive thank you to everyone that gave so generously to my Easter Appeal.
“I am overwhelmed with everyone’s generosity.
“I know these Easter treats will bring a smile to a person’s face that’s in hospital or having treatment over Easter. Thank you so much!”
Dayn was lucky enough to join the Hillbillies MCC Easter Egg Run to Crosshouse Hospital, who raised over £3,000 for the hospital.
Fiona Hainey, group scout leader for the 14th Ayrshire Scout Group, said:“Dayn is a gift to those he’s around.
“His positive attitude and charitable nature is humbling.
“Dayn has tirelessly collected seasonal treats for the children in the hospitals of Ayrshire and Glasgow for years now and the scout groups from the Kyle and Carrick District are delighted to be part of his Easter and Christmas appeals every year.
“Dayn, you are awesome!”