Award-winning Lanarkshire fundraiser takes on new role with Armed Forces Charity

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Larkhall charity champion Scott Cunningham MBE has been able to continue his fundraising work after being named as the new Community and Challenge Events Officer for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.

A familiar face to many within the third sector and fundraising circles in Scotland, Scott worked several jobs before gaining an HND in Business Administration and Management, before a career in the Civil Service – and all this was after he lost his sight aged 23.

Scott began training with and was later partnered with his guide dog in 1995, a moment he describes as “life-changing”.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The 52-year-old told Lanarkshire Live : "From this point, I took back complete control of my life, I became and have remained an active member of my community, achieving some things that no-one else had, including being the first blind person to complete several long-distance walks (West Highland Way four times; Speyside Way; Southern Upland Way; and Pennine Way) and then the first to hike up Ben Nevis." An avid skier and runner – Scott ran 12 marathons last year and his first of 2022 is the Manchester Marathon on April 3 – and he admits his new-found, or perhaps re-found, life was not just about him embarking on personal challenges.He created fundraising initiatives and led volunteer