A GREAT WAY TO HONOUR OUR HEROES.Byline: EATHER GREENAWAY THE countdown to our Great Scot spectacular is under way - and host Fred McAuley This article is about the surname McAuley. For alternate spellings, see MacAuley, MacAulay, McAulay. McAuley is a surname of Irish and Scottish origin, meaning son of Auley. is getting his hankies ready. The Radio Scotland
"I'll be carrying plenty of tissues on the night as I find the stories so humbling hum·ble adj. hum·bler, hum·blest 1. Marked by meekness or modesty in behavior, attitude, or spirit; not arrogant or prideful. 2. . "It's going to be an evening full of laughter, tears and pride." This year we received a record number of nominations for ordinary people who have achieved the extraordinary. From the little boy who saved his granddad's life to the sister who gave her brother a kidney, they are all remarkable. Four of these unsung heroes will be honoured at the Glasgow Hilton and one will be named Great Scot. Also up for grabs are Lifetime Achievement, Entertainment, Sport, Charity, Music and Business awards. The Morrison's Community Champion 2008 will also be announced. And to celebrate Scotland's Homecoming, an award will be handed out to a Great Scot living abroad. The ceremony is not just about awards. Proceeds from the event will be split between five charities. This year's Great Scot has big shoes to fill as last year's overall winner was one of our most popular finalists to date. Schoolgirl Jenna Speirs, along with her family, raised more than pounds 350,000 to build a holiday cabin for terminally ill Terminally Ill When a person is not expected to live more than 12 months. Notes: Any gifts given out by the afflicted person at this time may be considered as a dispersion of the estate rather than a gift. kids in memory of her twin brother Calum, who died in 2007, aged 12. CAPTION(S): Popular winner: Jenna |
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