READY TO ROCK: Jamie Stephenson builds up to his fundraising challenge at Centrestage (Image: Centrestage Communities)
An Ayrshire fundraiser is taking on an “incredible” musical challenge in a bid to raise money for four charities that provide vital support across the community.
Jamie Stephenson is attempting to break the Guinness World Record for singing Elvis Presley songs continuously, with the current record standing at an incredible 43 hours, 11 minutes and 11 seconds.
The challenge will test Stephenson’s determination, stamina and love of the King of Rock and Roll, all in support of Centrestage Communities, Ayrshire Deaf Club, Beautiful Inside And Out and Ayrshire Baby Loss Support that make a meaningful difference
Stephenson was invited to Centrestage’s Musical Generations programme earlier this week, telling those in attendance that taking on this challenge is a “mad thing”.
Featuring in an interview for STV News earlier this week, he said: “The reason for doing this is to raise awareness and some much needed funds for these local charities, all of which who are very special to me and my nearest and dearest.
“It’s going to be difficult and I’m not expecting this to be easy. I’m prepared for it. The voice has been exercised although staying up is going to be a challenge for me, but with all these folks coming in and giving me support, it should see me through.”
Centrestage Communities in Kilmarnock works to make the arts accessible to people of all abilities and backgrounds and help create opportunities through creativity and community.
Ayrshire Deaf Club SCIO supports people and their families, helping provide a place for connection, understanding and support within the Deaf community.
Beautiful Inside And Out offers support to people who have lost loved ones to suicide, providing a source of help for those navigating the devastating impact of bereavement.
Meanwhile, Ayrshire Baby Loss Support supports parents and offers an important source of understanding and compassion to families facing an incredibly difficult time.
Anyone wishing to donate to the fundraiser, currently sitting just under the £1000 target, can do so here .
