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Paul Cargill

Perth man who rescued orphans from Ukraine to receive Pride of Scotland award

A Perth man who led a mission to rescue children at risk from the conflict in Ukraine has been picked to receive a Special Recognition award at a celebrity-packed bash in the capital tonight.

Fifty-six-year-old Steve Carr founded charity Dnipro Kids to help Ukrainian children after travelling Hibernian fans first forged links with a local orphanage when the Scottish side played Dnipro in the UEFA Cup in 2005.

The Hibees held a collection for the orphanage and stayed in touch after returning to Scotland, setting up the charity and arranging a sponsorship scheme for orphans.

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