This year, The National Lottery are shining a spotlight on the remarkable young people building stronger and more inclusive communities across the UK. From pioneering inclusive education to reshaping local sport, their work is proof that with support and passion, anything is possible.
Thanks to National Lottery funding, inspiring individuals are making a real and lasting difference in classrooms, on stage, through sport and in their neighbourhoods.
Ruby McDonald
18-year-old Ruby is a champion disability athlete and coach, representing Disability Sports Fife. She excels in swimming, athletics, archery and para football with Glenrothes Strollers.
Raised in care and diagnosed with Foetal Alcohol Syndrome, Ruby overcame challenges with support from her foster mum Fiona.
She now coaches, volunteers with youth programmes, and sits on Scottish Disability Sport's Young Persons Sports Panel. Her awards include the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Unsung Hero and the British Citizen Youth Award.