Dean Reilly, from Edinburgh, has been shortlisted to become the #givingtuesday ambassador for this year’s campaign. Dean was chosen by the judges for his incredible charitable feats in support of the MS Society Scotland.
The father-of-three has multiple sclerosis. Since his diagnosis in 2012, he has raised money through taking part in challenges such as marathons, the Edinburgh Triathlon and the Mighty Deerstalker.
Tommy Sheppard MP, who nominated Dean, said: “Dean works tirelessly to raise awareness of the condition and funds for the MS Society Scotland. Impressive for anyone to do these challenges, but even more impressive because Dean himself has multiple sclerosis.”
Ben Russell, Director of Communications at Charities Aid Foundation, said: “We’re delighted to have received so many nominations. It’s now over to the judges to read about all the wonderful work each of these people have done, and choose the champion who will help inspire others to do something in support of a good cause this #givingtuesday.”
Eight volunteers have been shortlisted in the search for the 2017 #givingtuesday UK Charity Champion, who will inspire the nation to ‘do good stuff’.
#givingtuesday is led in the UK by Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) and will take place on Tuesday 28th November. It calls for people to ‘do good stuff’ for causes, and the #givingtuesday champion will serve as an ambassador for the campaign.
Previous winners of the campaign include Andrew Davies, who raised £150,000 for Sheffield Children’s Hospital, and Courtney Hughes who has launched her own charity to distribute Christmas presents to people in care homes in Oxfordshire.
The winner of the champion search will be given a platform to share their story to inspire others, and to show why people should come together on #givingtuesday to do good stuff.
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