Matt O'Riley can usually be found in front of thousands of fans at Celtic Park, but he is now donating his spare time to bring his video game hobby to children at Glasgow Children's Hospital.
Matt O'Riley is more likely to be found at Celtic Park than in the hospital wards, but he is now donating his spare time to bring his video game hobby to children undergoing treatment.
The footballer said he has formed genuine connections with families who have young ones in hospital and is delighted to play a small part in their journey, the Daily Record reports. READ MORE: Meet the Uddingston care home worker bringing the fun for dementia patients with TikTok challengesMatt said: "The chance to spend time with some of these kids and their families is a real privilege."
"And being able to bring a smile to their faces with the help of gaming is truly amazing. I would encourage anyone out there looking to bring some joy to the world to give this a try." The Gaming Volunteer programme is open to keen gamers who would like to make a positive impact on the lives of young patients in hospital, with just a three-hour commitment required per week.
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