A Glasgow student is set to host his 'dream' festival in order to raise funds to continue his life-changing work.
Umran Ali Javaid, who studies international tourism and events at Glasgow Caledonian University, is set to host the Fun For Life Festival in Tollcross Park this August.
The proceeds raised from the festival - which is expected to feature musicians, comedians, social media influencers and sportspeople - will be used to buy ambulances to send to people in need.
Umran wants to buy 15 ambulances for distribution, 14 of which will be sent to countries around the world while the last one will be donated to a care home in the UK.
Speaking about the festival, Umran said: “t’s going to be a family friendly festival for 15,000 people.
“There will be musicians and comedians on the main stage and a sports section which will have an influencer football match and other games.
“At the end of the festival the ambulances will leave to go to different countries around the world.
“I’m really, really looking forward to it. It’s been a dream of mine to organise my own festival."
In 2022, the city student drove an ambulance to the Polish-Ukrainian border to help refugees fleeing the Russian invasion, having previously donated more than 30 rescue vehicles to war zones in Burma, Syria, Iraq and Yemen.
Last year, Umran drove another ambulance to the Egypt-Gaza border to provide medical support and help evacuate civilians.
Umran said more announcements about the various acts expected to perform at the festival will be made over the coming months.
For more information about the festival, visit www.funforlifefest.com.
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