With thanks to Future Choices.
Local charity boss and carer David Forbes was featured on STV’s Real Heroes on Monday November 9 in the ‘Carer of the Year’ category.
David is the only person from Aberdeen to appear in the show which is in it’s third series.
The film piece showed what not only what David does for his disabled mother who he cares for 24/7 but also in his voluntary role as Chairman of Future Choices, helping to get disabled people out of their homes.
David said:
“Since being shortlisted for this special award, it’s been completely overwhelming and im so proud to be representing the Granite City in this National competition.”
Voting is still open to vote for David, either by text or for free on the stv website. To vote for David by text, text HERO 18 to 86660.
Voting for this category closes on noon, Monday 16th Nov 2015
David added:
“I’m absolutely blown away with everyones support and people taking time out to vote for me, thank you all, im truly blessed to have so much support.”
The results show will be televised in December.
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