During the BBC show's finale, a former British diplomat expressed his intent to donate part of his prize money to Mencap, a charity supporting individuals with learning disabilities. Although he did not win, his heartfelt story propelled thousands to donate to Mencap, resulting in over 31,000 contributions. The charity provides vital support for people with learning disabilities, and its Chief Executive commended the contestant's bravery for sharing his experiences, highlighting the essential role personal stories play in fostering public generosity and changing societal attitudes toward disability.
We know that when the experiences of people with a learning disability, and their loved ones, are represented in the media, it helps to change attitudes and make our society more inclusive.
Despite not winning on Friday night Alexander remained faithful to the end and captured the hearts of the nation he is our champion.
Telling his story has inspired a tremendous wave of generosity from the public. Their overwhelming support for Mencap has been incredible, with generous donations around 30,000.
Some of the 2,000 donations included comments from Traitors fan detailing the impact Alexander had on their donations.
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