An Ayrshire lad with autism has been praised after a tremendous fundraising effort for an end-of-life charity.
Marie Curie has thanked Cameron McIntosh from Dundonald after he washed cars and walked dogs in his village to coin it in for the charity which supports people who are terminally ill.
Selfless Cameron, 27, who has Asperger’s – a form of autism and dysrpaxia which effects his coordination – raised £1,205 as a result of his efforts.
Cameron wanted to do something positive after losing his cousin George McNally to cancer in March.
He told Ayrshire Live: “George was a great guy, we used to talk and have a laugh with each other.
“I know that Marie Curie helped him when he had cancer.
“It has been a tough year for me as I also lost my papa as well.
"I wanted to stay positive, get back out there and help others.
“I just thought I would start off washing cars and vans then I offered to walk a few dogs it just grew from there.”
Ayrshire Live told last year how Cameron brushed off bullies as he tackled litter in his village despite being the victim of horrendous abuse.
Villagers all clubbed together to buy the keen musician a new guitar.
Fundraising bosses at Marie Curie have hailed Cameron’s solo efforts.
Community fundraiser Carol-Anne Lamont said: “Thank you Cameron, at Marie Curie we appreciate all your hard work and fundraising.
“Every penny raised from your fundraising efforts will go towards ensuring more people have access to the care and support they need at the end of life.
“This was a tremendous amount you raised washing cars and walking dogs.
“I cannot thank you enough and I am sure your family and friends cannot either, having been a tremendous help to them with these activities”.
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