Local Business Work found for Special Olympian made redundant in oil downturn By Allister Thomas July 16 2018, 8:54 am July 16 2018, 8:54 am Share Work found for Special Olympian made redundant in oil downturn Share via Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Messenger Linkedin Email Post link https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/business/local/1521854/work-found-for-special-olympian-made-redundant-in-oil-downturn/ Copy Link Luke Purdie, from Aberdeen, represented Team GB in the 2013 Special Winter Olympics New work has been found for an Aberdeen Olympian with a rare disability who was made redundant in the oil downturn. A desperate job hunt has been underway since October, when Luke Purdie lost his position at an oil firm’s mailing room. The 24-year-old, who has a learning disability which also affects his motor skills, held the role for three years. To read more on Energy Voice, click here.