Beth is this month’s Young Local Hero
Youngster nominated by her Rainbow leader
Another inspiring youngster has been hailed a hero.
Beth Anderson (7) from Bathgate is this month’s Young Local Hero thanks to her hard work raising money for charity.
The award was set up to highlight outstanding young people within the community that have gone the extra mile to help others, including volunteering, fundraising and caring for family members as well as excelling in school or sports and reward them with a £100 gift card to spend in The Centre and a framed certificate.
Beth was nominated by her Rainbow leader, Nicola Cook, not only for all her efforts, enthusiasm and drive at the 3rd Bathgate Rainbows, which was set up in September 2017, but also for her outstanding work raising money for charity.
This includes helping at a ‘ Tea for 21’ tea party to raise money for Down’s Syndrome Scotland, who have helped her little sister Caitlin who has Mosaic Down’s Syndrome and been a great help to the family.
The event was organised by 10 local West Lothian mums who all also have children with Down’s Syndrome.
At the event Beth worked hard setting up the tables, selling tablet and juice and also cleaned up afterwards and raised an incredible £755.
Nicola said: “Beth’s hard work definitely paid off at the fundraiser.
“She worked hard, and always does, and never complains, which is why I wanted to nominate her for this fantastic Young Local Hero Award which she if very much deserving of.”
Mum Claire said: “Beth was very enthusiastic about helping at our ‘Tea for 21’ event to help raise money for Caitlin and her friends.
“She loved helping everyone to raise lots of money for Down’s Syndrome Scotland.
“Beth has also done some Down’s Syndrome awareness in her school.
“We recently took Caitlin into her class to tell Beth’s school friends about Down’s Syndrome and about what makes us all special and unique.
“Beth loves going to Rainbows and taking part in all the fun activities they do. I was amazed Nicola had put her forward for this award, it’s lovely to have her hard work recognised.”
Beth, said: “I’m very excited to get this award. It was fun helping at ‘Tea for 21’ to help make money for supporting Caitlin and her friends.”
Ashley Bisland, deputy director of The Centre, Livingston said, “We have had the honour of giving recognition and rewarding so many youngsters in the community this year for their kindness and going that extra mile and doing something really special for a charity or cause they feel really passionate about, including Beth.
“She is definitely worthy of winning of our Young Local Hero Award this month for raising a fantastic sum of money for a charity which is very close to her family’s heart.”
And Courier editor Marjorie Kerr added: “What a star Beth is and a very deserving winner of our Young Local Hero award for this month.”
If you know a youngster, whether it be your sibling, child or friend has gone the extra mile to help others in the community, such as volunteering in a community group, fundraising or caring for family members or perhaps even someone who has excelled at school or a sports club and deserves recognition, please send an email with the details to Debbie.hall@reachplc.com.