A plucky pensioner who has raised over £50,000 for charity has added one other £10,000 to this complete with a half mile swim.
79-year-old fundraising hero and veteran John Thompson took the plunge just lately to boost the money for Poppy Scotland.
And he just lately introduced a cheque for £10,190 to Megan-Rose-Birdsall, regional fundraiser east for Poppyscotland.
The 79-year-old has raised an astonishing £50,533 for charity within the final seven years and says there may be extra to come back
The ex-army piper previously of The first Bn Royal Highland Fusiliers.
John is a tenant of Bield Retirement Housing at Craigengar Park in Craigshill and has been elevating funds for numerous charities over the past 49 years and says that there are a whole lot of needy charities in West Lothian and nationwide and he will get actual pleasure from seeing their faces mild up when he palms them their cheques.
John mentioned he's eager to do his bit as throughout the pandemic Poppyscotland has not been getting the help it wants.
He mentioned: “Poppyscotland gives help for present and former members of the armed forces in addition to their households.
“They've helped numerous males, ladies and households with points linked to their time within the armed forces or with struggles adjusting from army to civilian life.”
John mentioned the charity presents help to folks lengthy after their time within the armed forces is over
He continued: “They even assist with wants which have risen lengthy after somebody has left the armed forces. At any time when, wherever, help is required they're right here to offer info how they might help.
“They deal with recommendation, monetary help, native help, employment, mobility, housing, and psychological well being.
“Principally, the Poppyscotland fundraising staff are civilians however many have ties to the army.
“Poppyscotland wants your help to assist all veterans that want it so please give very beneficiant donations “
John has been elevating cash for good causes for the final 49 years within the final yr John has raised £5,135 for Erskine £6,035 for Legion Scotland and £10,199 for poppyscotland.
John will probably be promoting Poppies at Asda retailer in Livingston in November this yr so look out for him.
John’s subsequent enterprise is a 15 mile stroll to boost funds for Beatlie college in Craigshill Livingston.
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