TV appeal raises £3m for charity
Children living in poverty in Scotland will benefit from more than £3.1 million in funding from the STV Children’s Appeal.
Famous faces took part in the fundraiser, including actor Ewan McGregor, who surprised nine-year-old Star Wars super-fan Callum Martin.
McGregor appeared on screen during Friday’s telefundraiser to deliver a personalised message to the boy, who said he struggled to make friends due to his attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism.
The show was broadcast from indoor football centre Street Soccer in Dundee and was presented by Lorraine Kelly and Still Game star Sanjeev Kohli.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon also appeared on the show to describe some of the challenges experienced by families during the cost of living crisis, saying: “Every pound donated is more special as it’s so much harder to come by.”