ALLOA teenager Daniel Morrison has taken up the role of young ambassador at Hearts FC.

The 14-year-old was offered the newly-created post by the Foundation of Hearts, after they heard how he had given hundreds to the club after earning money doing chores around his home.

His toil paid off as his dad Alan agreed to double the donation in an effort to help safeguard the club.

Brian Cormack, Foundation of Hearts chairman, said: “We are thrilled Daniel has taken up the invitation to become the first Foundation of Hearts Young Ambassador.

“The unstinting support offered by both Daniel and Alan reinforces why we have such an exceptional and unique fan base.

“Although Daniel has attracted media interest with his staggering fundraising efforts, everyone at the foundation and the club appreciates every single donation regardless of its size.

“There will also be more opportunities for our young fans to become ambassadors in the future.”

Daniel donated £900 to the foundation last year and has since raised another £650.

The youngster said: “It’s a great achievement and it allows me to help promote the Foundation of Hearts and help the club. Hearts are the love of my life, really.

“It’s definitely a honour. I was stunned when (FoH chairman) Brian Cormack asked me to do it, but I was obviously very happy about it. It’s an amazing feeling.

“It was really hard to earn it, there was so much chores to do.

“It’s great being more involved with the club,” he added. “From fund-raising and being at a plot ceremony, I’ve got to know (Hearts goalkeeper) Jack Hamilton and he gave me a pair of his gloves.”

Alan said: “I’m very proud. I got the e-mail from Brian and I let his mother see it, and she was over the moon about the offer.

“I’ve brought Daniel up as a Hearts fan and you do what you have to do for the club.

“He had two tonnes of wood and a tonne of coal to move from the wood-burning stove, so he’s had to earn it.”