AYR United are giving their backing to a charity's crowdfunder to help young people living with epilepsy in Scotland.

Ayr forward Anton Dowds took part in a short video to help Epilepsy Scotland promote the crowdfunder on their social media channels.

The charity is hoping to raise almost £5,000 to help take young people with epilepsy on an adventure weekend - and has already attracted donations of more than £2,000

Epilepsy Scotland’s Youth Work Service provides a safe space for young people to meet others who have epilepsy helping them to feel less alone and is proven to improve their overall wellbeing.

Last year, 84 per cent of young people reported that at the end of the adventure weekend, their confidence was improved, and 100 per cent of parents or carers said Epilepsy Scotland helped them as a family a lot and made them feel more positive.

The adventure weekend involved young people taking part in activities such as canoeing, tree climbing and fencing.

In the future, Epilepsy Scotland is hoping to be able to organise a residential weekend for young people with epilepsy who have more complex support needs such as learning disabilities, autism and physical disabilities.

This would focus on life skills that are needed to be away from home to gain some independence and to have an opportunity for profound social interaction with a small group.

Epilepsy Scotland youth development worker Kirstyn Cameron said: “Our Youth Work Service is often needed because young people with epilepsy feel quite isolated.

“They may be the only person that they know who has epilepsy and that can feel very lonely.

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"So, our Youth Groups is a space which gives them a chance to meet other people of a similar age who’ve gone through similar experiences and sharing that with someone else can be really powerful.

“Our adventure weekend is an opportunity to try things outside of their comfort zone and facing their fears. For the young people it’s about overcoming challenges, fears and gaining new skills and raising their confidence.

“For parents and carers, it’s a chance to rest, recharge and relax, as there are high demands on them whilst looking after someone with epilepsy.

“These weekends don’t happen without people’s support, and we would really appreciate donations to our CrowdFunder page.”

Ayr United commercial manager Martin Tocker said: “Ayr United are, once again, delighted to help support Epilepsy Scotland.

"As a football club we are always keen to support our communities. Our Academy’s focus in the community is award-winning.

“The adventure weekend is a perfect example of great work being done to improve the lives of others. We’re happy to help promote it.”

British Airways are matching every donation being made to the crowdfunder.

To donate, please go to www.epilepsyscotland.org.uk