A Livingston man was recognised for his charity work at Prime Minister Boris Johnston’s first public reception.
Keith Armour is a community superhero who has raised a quarter of a million pounds for Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) by putting on sci-fi and pop-culture events in Edinburgh and Falkirk.
Keith and his team have organised the conventions since 2016 and attracted stars including Peter Capaldi and Warwick Davis, as well as thousands of fans.
He was invited to 10 Downing Street on Monday.
Keith said: “I was stunned to get the invitation last Friday, inviting us along to Downing Street for an update on the Capital Sci-Fi Con story.
“I was delighted to tell them that we have smashed our fundraising target of £250,000 for CHAS.
“I would like to thank all of the volunteers who worked so hard in making the events a success, the supporters who travelled from far and wide to attend and everyone else involved. Without the huge community support we wouldn’t be able to raise as much money as we do.
“Roll on Capital Sci-Fi Con 2020.”
Laura Campbell from CHAS said: “The £250,000 raised by Capital Sci-Fi Con over the last four years equates to the cost of funding six full-time nurses for one whole year. It’s an incredible amount.
“The team also take the time to visit families at the hospices to spread joy with their amazing costumes.”
In Scotland nearly 16,000 children and young people live with life-shortening conditions.
CHAS offers palliative, respite and end-of-life care at Rachel House in Kinross and Robin House in Balloch.
